transient
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The system is also only the second known long-period radio transient found to produce regular X-rays.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
"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
First-quarter weakness was attributed to patient drops and insurance delays, but analysts consider these issues to be transient.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Airbnb has collected and paid the city more than $370 million in transient occupancy taxes over the last decade, a company spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Since most of the students were transient and many had behavior problems, the curriculum was designed more to keep us out of trouble than on grade level.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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