short-term
Example Sentences
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In the short term, he is not sure what to do.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
“I think what we’re seeing in the short term is a flight toward what’s next.”
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Your legacy is not what you did in the short term, it’s for what you did in the long term.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
While short term injections from increased tourism can be seen in accommodations, dining and commercial sectors, the costs can still often outweigh the gains.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Those are much cheaper, and it could work in the short term if I can save up enough for lessons.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
