1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
will form a provisional government until a new leader can be elected
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2
as in temporary
serving in a position for the time being
he was appointed provisional executor of the industrialist's vast estate
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But the three different numbers in circulation — ballot envelopes dropped off at vote centers; ballot envelopes received from vote centers, mail centers and drop boxes; and then that number combined with provisional ballots — could pose communication challenges.
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2024
Following the conclusion of the primary election in May, the city’s election board missed a provisional certification deadline established by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
In 2023, people in Germany ate a record low average of 51.6 kilograms of meat per person, according to provisional figures from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
Overall death rates fell for all age groups, but the decrease was not as significant among children younger than 5, according to the provisional data.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2024
Following the conclusion of the primary election in May, the city’s election board missed a provisional certification deadline established by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
In 2023, people in Germany ate a record low average of 51.6 kilograms of meat per person, according to provisional figures from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
Overall death rates fell for all age groups, but the decrease was not as significant among children younger than 5, according to the provisional data.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Provisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisional. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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