temporary phase

Frequency: 6.06.8 per million words

A stage that does not last for a long time.

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Examples (10)

  • It's just a temporary phase; he'll grow out of it.
  • The economic downturn is hopefully a temporary phase for our company.
  • Adolescence can be a difficult, but often temporary phase for many.
  • We view this change as a temporary phase before full implementation.
  • Don't worry too much; it's probably just a temporary phase she's going through.
  • This new interest is likely a temporary phase before he finds something else.
  • The project is currently in a temporary phase of reduced activity.
  • She reassured him that his feelings were just a temporary phase of sadness.
  • Many parents experience a temporary phase of sleep deprivation with a newborn.
  • The company is undergoing a temporary phase of restructuring.