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Discover LudwigThe phrase "pro tem" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in formal contexts to indicate that something is temporary or for the time being, often in legal or academic settings. Example: "The committee appointed John as chair pro tem until a permanent chair can be elected."
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pro tem
adjective
Temporary
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Hibben's death our junior year, pro tem Pres.
San Diego's mayor pro tem was not available to comment.
President Pro Tem John Aikman Stewart: From Lincoln to Wilson.
Until then Mr. Kunz will serve as mayor pro tem.
In Washington State, Rosa Franklin is Senate president pro tem, a largely ceremonial role.
"I come from local government," said Darrell Steinberg, the senate president pro tem.
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She served as mayor pro-tem from 1953-55.
A gift to all Philis-tines, he's their pro-tem man.
"We have no new money is coming in," said Patrick Keough, the city's mayor pro-tem.
That made her council president pro-tem.
Mayor pro-tem is Jeffrey Alkana.
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