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The phrase "are a temporary solution" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing options or measures that are not permanent and are intended to address a problem only for a limited time.
Example: "While these measures are a temporary solution, we need to find a more sustainable approach in the long run."
Alternatives: "serve as a short-term fix" or "act as a provisional measure."
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The local police are a temporary solution.
At best, they are a temporary solution to the resort's woes.
However, current hybrid electric vehicles are a temporary solution on the way to zero emission road vehicles.
The cocktails are a temporary solution, say arborists, because trees may be killed by repeated chemical applications and the beetles will likely evolve resistance to the pesticides over time.
"They are a temporary solution, which hopefully adds to the conversation that education should not be exploited by Conservatism.
Suppositories are a temporary solution and only for occasional use.
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"But we realize it is a temporary solution.
"To me, this is a temporary solution," Mr. Lauder said in an interview.
Just patching over the damaged mortar is a temporary solution at best.
Manuel said Ayala would remain the closer until further notice, but it is a temporary solution.
Using the pump to remove flood water is a temporary solution.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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