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pro tempore

[proh tem-puh-ree, proh tem-paw-re] / ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pəˌri, ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pɔˌrɛ /
ADJECTIVE
for the time being
Synonyms
WEAK
for the moment for the time pro tem temporarily
ADVERB
for the time being
Synonyms
WEAK
for the moment for the time pro tem temporarily

Example Sentences

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The president pro tempore of the Senate, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, is 91, and third in line for succession to the presidency.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

The president pro tempore of the Senate, Washington Sen. Patty Murray, will preside.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The president laid out his rationale for the strikes in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, Louisiana Republican, and Sen. Patty Murray, Washington Democrat and Senate president pro tempore.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

Kim said her conference should empower North Carolina Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, who is serving as speaker pro tempore, to pass critical legislation, until a leader is elected.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2023

The President pro tempore: There being no objection unanimous consent will be presumed to have been given for the senator from Illinois to make his explanation.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady