short-term
Example Sentences
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High short-term interest rates are another pressure, particularly for smaller firms, which often rely on credit card borrowing to meet financing needs.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office, which offers guidance to the Legislature about budgetary issues, has cautioned that the tax might lead to only short-term benefits.
From Los Angeles Times
Long-term climate projections are generally more stable and reliable than short-term forecasts, which are more sensitive to rapid weather changes.
From Science Daily
This is what happens when the adaptive systems we call on for short-term survival are tapped for an indefinite stretch.
From Salon
She went on short-term disability and was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which can lead to dementia.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
