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short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /


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After the latest deal closes, Momentus expects to have cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of about $76 million.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a short-term increase in its sales tax to 9.6% from 6.6% and in its lodging tax to 7.5% from 5%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The expectations index, based on short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions rose by one point to 74.4.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Wawrinka says there will be more "skydiving than coaching" in his short-term future but is trying to block those thoughts right now.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Alby, do you have a short-term memory problem? I risked my life to save you out in the Maze—you’d be dead if it wasn’t for me!”

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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