• You are putting in a lot of extra hours this week. – Yes, we have a major project deadline on Friday.
  • Normally I commute by train, but I am driving to work today because I have a late meeting. – A temporary exception to the rule.
  • The company I work for isn’t doing so well this financial quarter. – A specific, restricted timeframe around now.
  • Our department is testing out a new project management tool this month to see if it improves efficiency. – Temporary trial phase.
  • John is usually based in the Toronto office, but he is working out of our Vancouver branch this week. – Temporary assignment change.
  • Are you taking any vacation time off this summer, or are you staying through the season? – Temporary period context.
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