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transient

[tran-shuhnt, -zhuhnt, -zee-uhnt] / ˈtræn ʃənt, -ʒənt, -zi ənt /


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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

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

I hit my head on the elephant-shaped coffee table when I experienced syncope, or a transient loss of consciousness, more commonly known as passing out.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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