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as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
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as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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as in interval
a break in continuity
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
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Recent Examples of interim
Asher Price, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
The five-member Board of Supervisors would then be tasked with appointing an interim district attorney, a scenario that’s never before happened in the county.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
During a media session, Getz said that Sizemore, the interim, would be in the running for the managerial job during the off-season, even though his record as a manager is a dismal 12–32.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Between the lines: Now other large public university admissions are approaching UT about replicating its singular approach to admissions, Miguel Wasielewski, UT's interim senior vice provost for strategic enrollment management, tells Axios.
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Don’t get carried away with rebuild just yet (Adrian Kraus / Associated Press)
Since Mike Tomlin became the Steelers head coach in 2007, the Chargers have had five permanent head coaches, one interim and two home cities.
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Alternatively, try a mask with clay or charcoal as a temporary fix, says Dr. Yang.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that each inquiry may slightly impact your credit score, but the benefit of securing better loan terms can outweigh this temporary dip.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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On Election Day, voters across Apache County faced significant challenges as voting machines malfunctioned and provisional ballots quickly ran out.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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With nearly all votes counted — with some provisional ballots still outstanding in places like California — the exit polls have settled to a point where the results won't likely change very much and trends can be seen outside the margins of error.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Use intervals: Interval training is an amazing tool for creating short yet effective workouts.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Pleasant and less humid with intervals of clouds and sunshine.Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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The bench allows for transitional seating without overwhelming the room.Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 2024 season, a transitional year with Legacy Motor Club's shift to a Toyota partnership, presented challenges.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The film is about three students (led by Pierce in an acting role) who make a bet with their evil principal to succeed in business.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Gomez was just nominated for an acting Emmy for her role on Only Murders In the Building and has starred in movies by Harmony Korine and Jim Jarmusch.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
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The next time this happens, use the interruption as an opportunity to do three things: Gather enough intel to understand the question, request, or problem at hand.Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The interruptions come against a backdrop of concerns over Russian sabotage operations in Europe and elsewhere, prompted by Western support for Ukraine in its defensive war against Moscow.David Brennan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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After a hiatus, the series returned in 2022 with an ad starring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Mikelle Street, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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Australia will surely bounce back having looked particularly sluggish after a long hiatus from Test cricket.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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And the most serious question remains—does this signal a serious gap to Google’s Pixel.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has established the higher mortality rate for Black women, but the new study points to systemic disparities, not a difference in breast cancer type, to explain the gap.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interim. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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