short-term
Example Sentences
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Carmichael said "liabilities that the government will face in the short-term" could be recouped by a future sale of Thames Water once its finances and performance are back on track.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
This comes despite a flat performance for short-term debt and the net asset value of U.S. long-term bond funds having fallen close to 5%, Chua said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Instead, the short-term concern from British officials is about Musk’s ability to foment unrest on the nation’s streets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Pakistan's prime minister has directed the inquiry's short-term measures to be implemented within the next three months and ordered fire safety audits of public and private offices and buildings.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“The police located the old man, but his short-term memory is poor. He did give them money. He can’t remember how much.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
