transient
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"Many of the affected areas are mining towns with highly mobile and transient populations. This mobility increases risk as people move between communities and across borders," says Lang.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
In L.A., the transient occupancy tax — sometimes called a bed or hotel tax — is currently 14% of the price of hotel stays and short-term rentals under 30 days.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Housing markets and commodity prices are concerns, but amount to transient factors to be managed.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The mission made significant discoveries, including the first data that show the existence of a transient third radiation belt, which can form during times of intense solar activity, Nasa said.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Rush recalled that the comment “procured a transient smile, but it was soon succeeded by the solemnity with which the whole business was conducted.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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The Declaration of Independence
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