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
Authorities immediately located 45-year-old Patrick Keys, a known transient in the area, and arrested him without incident, Bundy said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Some residents can trace their families back generations; others are transient, moving every time they get a new job.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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