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short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /


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Short-term rentals in Mexico are also enjoying a big boost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Short-term volatility offers a doorway for confident investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The bottom line: Short-term interest rates appear to be too restrictive to the tune of about half a percentage point.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Short-term or very low levels of exposure may not cause any symptoms beyond elevated lead levels in blood tests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Short-term prospects remain bright so   long as major trading partners continue to be reasonably prosperous.

From The 1994 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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