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short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /


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And the five-bedroom, three-story Oklahoma lodge he owns is listed online as a short-term rental for up to $1,200 a night, with fall bookings filling up fast.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

“Rather, it’s more about short-term upside, and prediction markets provide that same short-term upside.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

A stronger-than-expected jobs report hit stocks and short-term bonds on Friday, with some investors now betting the Federal Reserve is more likely to increase interest rates this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Some investors like to speculate about potential additions — presuming that stocks tabbed to join the S&P 500 will get short-term boosts as funds tracking the index will be forced to take positions.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Do we value short-term advantages above the welfare of the Earth?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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