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short-range

[shawrt-reynj] / ˈʃɔrtˈreɪndʒ /


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"Both cars and phones include mobile phone radios, satellite location chips, short-range wireless activity and sophisticated software," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

That’s effective for short-range threats, including drones, rockets and mortars, but it’s not a substitute for defense against longer-range threats.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The studies show that the exchange factor in these systems is linked to the strength of the particles' short-range interactions.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Due to the short distances in the strait, Iran can cause significant damage even with short-range weapons, said Farzin Nadimi, senior fellow with the Washington Institute think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The helium nuclei will be jammed together still more tightly, so much so that they begin to stick together, the hooks of their short-range nuclear forces becoming engaged despite the mutual electrical repulsion.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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