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as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
a provisory permit to block off the street while movie scenes were being shot
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as in interim
serving in a position for the time being
a provisory legal adviser who will be replaced by a court-appointed public defender
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Under Venezuela’s constitution, temporary absences are to be filled by the vice president — which was Rodríguez’s former role — for up to 90 days.
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In June 2024, the UFC matched Makhachev against former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Dustin Poirier.
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The disaster is becoming the defining challenge of Rodríguez’s interim presidency.
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Authorities said 15 major shelters have been established in La Guaira, along with 50 provisional camps in Greater Caracas.
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With his second win this season, van Gisbergen improved three spots to 14th in the points standings, moving back into a provisional spot in the Chase.
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“Provisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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