Temporariness

This is a significant change from the kind of temporariness ascribed by some social network users to their accounts today (see danah boyd). ❋ Unknown (2007)

One of these is the Vanitas panting, a type of symbolic work of art meant for humanity to reflect upon the temporariness of life and morality. ❋ Bill Bush (2012)

Ed Hardy's clothing line of pop culture art is a major thematic [u][b]ed hardy UK[/u][/b] expression of coolness and informality as a remedy to a world gone mad with materialism, consumerism, temporariness, immorality and mental insanity. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

I realize the Jewish belief in the temporariness of the diaspora was and often still is the basis of accusations of dual loyalty. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Links: data.govt, temporariness, paywall wait | The Evolving Newsroom says: ❋ Unknown (2009)

Temporary art is something that I've always been drawn to, with a particular appreciation *for* its temporariness. ❋ Bettina Tizzy (2009)

Tokyo has recruited foreigners for work-study schemes and training programs designed to "perpetuate the myth of temporariness," says Wayne Cornelius, an immigration expert at the University of California, San Diego. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The three of us will have a few minutes of silence here while we think of the passing of a dog, and the love and joy and temporariness of dogdom. ❋ Jessica (2006)

Yet there was a strange air of temporariness to it, as if it might vanish in the wink of an eye. ❋ Hobb, Robin (2008)

Don't believe for one minute any talk of temporariness by the Bush Administration - you know that won't be true even if they really do think it's true. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The temporariness of our lives is the aspect that we ostensibly poo-poo and groan about, but then when the opportunity comes to settle - for a long time! ❋ Flavia (2007)

Well, it's not just a question of the temporariness of organization... it's the source or reason that the organizational structure is temporary. ❋ Unknown (2005)

It was the planlessness, the flimsy temporariness of the buildings, their faded unpleasant colors. ❋ Unknown (2004)

KA: Your work -- I mean, we've talked about this before -- a lot of your work, I think, is informed by your belief in, or your focus on, the temporariness of all things and the evanescence of things. ❋ David Rockwell (2002)

Although they make no claim to architectural beauty, they are, in their perfect temporariness, a delightful alternative to the large-scale structures that might someday take their place. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Don't [worry] [about that] - [it's only temporary]. ❋ SJS (2006)

Person 1: “Did you know that [Niall] wrote Temporary Fix for [1D]?” Person 2: “HAHA, yep, [Niall the church boy] who?” ❋ Myloveforonedirection (2021)

[Remember] [the mood is temporary], the way you are feeling [won’t] stay the same ❋ John Junior 1 (2021)

Larry was invited to the Von Cider house. When they announced that dinner would be [liver and onions], Larry (who loves [steaks] and chicken, etc.) said "that sounds great, but unfortunately I am a Vegan and can not eat that". Larry had successfully [implemented] the tactic of temporary veganism. ❋ Doctor Geo Zee (2020)

"You can [call me], when you're [lonely]. When you can't sleep, I'll be your Temporary Fix. You [control] me, even if it's just tonight." ❋ Finzi Kikilino (2021)

" You were [talking to] that girl a lot during [the movie], you get her number?" " No, she was just a [temporary friend]" ❋ CorruptDino (2018)

Dude: [You good]? Other Dude: Yea, but I was just in [temporary depression]. Dude: How did you get over it? Other Dude: I just looked at my [waifu]. Damn she's hot. Dude: Nice ❋ HWAHman (2019)

No, we're not having a [surprise party] for your birthday. (this is a temporary lie to buy time and throw the person off [the trail] of a [birthday party].) ❋ Jilina (2007)

Example One: [Norry]: Did you have fun with [TB]#1 last night? Diana: Actually, I went out with TB#3, I prefer partying with him because he's a [big baller]. TB#1 has been really needy lately and is pissed that I won't hook up with him. Norry: Sounds like it's time that you start taking applications to replace him. Diana: Word. Example Two: Diana: I was out with TB#2 last night when TB#1 and #5 showed up at the same bar! ❋ DirtyDi (2004)

Bob: ([jumping around] holding their toe): FUCKING-COCK-SHIT-MOTHERFUCKING-ASSLICKER-SONOVABITCH-UNCLE-FUCKER!!!! John: [What the hell's] up with Bob? Tom: Oh, he's got Temporary Tourettes. His girlfriend just stepped on his toe with those titanium-tipped armour piercing [stilettos] she just bought. He might need stitches. ❋ OdiesRant (2010)