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The phrase "a temporary workaround" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a short-term solution to a problem that is not permanent.
Example: "Due to the software bug, we have implemented a temporary workaround until the issue is fully resolved."
Alternatives: "a short-term solution" or "a provisional fix."
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A temporary workaround is prescribed.
Apple has published a temporary workaround for iOS users affected by the bug, which was found to affect iPhones earlier in the week, and subsequently revealed to be capable of affecting the Apple Watch, iPads and Macs.
It has taken the unusual step of issuing a temporary workaround that closes the loophole.
The director of Now TV had earlier suggested that altering a device's date setting would act as a temporary workaround.
They've implemented a temporary workaround and are hoping to implement a whole new consensus system in a few months.
When users navigate to a profile, they see a blank page saying only, "There was an error in the system". We're working on a fix but there's also a temporary workaround; login and re-save the Overview section.
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"This temporary workaround is like applying a Band-Aid to a wound," said Ms Tamir.
Programmers tend to leave incomplete, temporary workarounds and buggy codes that require rework in software development and such pitfall is referred to as Self-admitted Technical Debt (SATD).
Or a temporary fix?
A temporary victory.
You are a temporary writer.
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