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Recent Examples of temp Single-zone wine fridges keep all contents at the same temp, while dual-zone wine fridges options store reds at one temperature, and whites and rosés at another. —
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 Max initially dismisses Becky, a college dropout turned temp, as a bubbly simpleton, far below his intellectual rank. —Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 The Georgia Building Authority, which handles staffing for the Capitol and state buildings surrounding it, confirmed to CNN Wade worked for it through a temp service for nearly three years. —Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 The game-time temp could hit 70. —Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temp
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 Max initially dismisses Becky, a college dropout turned temp, as a bubbly simpleton, far below his intellectual rank. —Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 The Georgia Building Authority, which handles staffing for the Capitol and state buildings surrounding it, confirmed to CNN Wade worked for it through a temp service for nearly three years. —Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 The game-time temp could hit 70. —Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temp
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Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries ● Local anesthesia or sedation ● Bite adjustment appointments ● Post-bonding polish or correction visits Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.— William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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