transient
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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
In L.A., the transient occupancy tax — sometimes called a bed or hotel tax — is currently 14% of the price of hotel stays and short-term rentals under 30 days.
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
We are the delicate part, transient and vulnerable as cilia.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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The Declaration of Independence
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