Sentence examples for temporary purposes from inspiring English sources

"The truth is, most coalitions in Congress come together for temporary purposes," said Representative Dennis J. Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who opposes the measure.

"[The centres] were meant for temporary purposes and people have been living there now for up to 20 years," he said.

A consequence of not stealing vehicles for temporary purposes may be a reduction in crime overall.

"Removing the current restrictions would cause migration to increase and cause those who currently come to the UK for temporary purposes to seek more permanent employment in the UK," he added.

Punishment is a judicial function, so here the court was saying that as long as the detention was for a temporary purpose, such as deciding whether a noncitizen should stay or go, it was a valid exercise of the power.

Bailment, in Anglo-American property law, delivery of specific goods by one person, called the bailor, to another person, called the bailee, for some temporary purpose such as storage, transportation, deposit for sale, pawn or pledge, repair or loan for use, with or without compensation.

A residence permit for a temporary purpose (e.g. studies or medical treatment) is not sufficient.

You have a Dutch residence permit for a non-temporary purpose (e.g. family reunification or work).

Extension cords were made for this purpose (but only for temporary use).

But the big move came on Aug. 17, when the central bank expanded the collateral it would accept from commercial banks and reduced the interest rate on borrowing from its discount window, a source of financing for banks that is usually reserved for temporary emergency purposes.

Sunflower stems are cleaned, burned or used for temporary heating purposes.