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Might hear before bed if they're to get a bye, reportedly, after this temporary interval (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lull

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'interval' is the definition.
(I know that lull is a type of break)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for lull that I've seen before include "Put to sleep - respite" , "A quiet interlude as in storm" , "Calm interval in storm" , "A quiet spell as in a storm" , "Short spell of calm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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