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[Latin tempore]
in the time of
Examples of temp in a Sentence
Noun
We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
The spawning process is grueling; fish are exhausted from defending beds, adjusting to rising water temps, and are heavily pressured by anglers.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
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Noun
Far northern parts of the state could see temps 4 or more degrees above average.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
The spawning process is grueling; fish are exhausted from defending beds, adjusting to rising water temps, and are heavily pressured by anglers.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
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temp
noun
: temperature
spike a temp
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