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[Latin tempore]
in the time of
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Noun
We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
That migration suggests that some dinos may have developed the ability to generate body heat, unlike their cold-blooded cousins, whose internal temps were subjected to the whims of weather.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2024
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Noun
During a warm summer picnic, for instance, outside temps can reach the mid 80s or 90s, which would make bacteria growth more likely if rice is sitting out on a serving table alongside other foods.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
That migration suggests that some dinos may have developed the ability to generate body heat, unlike their cold-blooded cousins, whose internal temps were subjected to the whims of weather.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2024
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temp
noun
: temperature
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