short-term
Example Sentences
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Where once they promised short-term pain for long-term gain, do they now offer instant satisfaction that is almost always undelivered?
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The short-term upward pressure on oil prices will be substantial, and it will be necessary to bring back as much production as possible.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Like Linville, Carden does not see many short-term fixes.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
That’s because the 2-year Treasury yield usually doesn’t sit above the Fed’s short-term target range, a rate that influences overall borrowing conditions.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
For some, providing short-term shelter at the church is not enough.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
