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transient

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


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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

The city’s transient occupancy tax, also known as a bed or hotel tax, is 14% of the room rate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

Rush recalled that the comment “procured a transient smile, but it was soon succeeded by the solemnity with which the whole business was conducted.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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