short-term

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Despite increases in the cost of fuel, Bezuidenhout said "in the short-term" Aurigny was not expecting shortages.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a national randomized controlled trial, they found that a short-term, calorie-restricted eating plan led to meaningful improvements in both symptoms and biological markers in people with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Experts say it’s worth noting that cruise lines are often protected from short-term shifts in oil costs due to the fact that they’ve locked in pricing in advance, a process known as hedging.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Siloed student data systems and platforms further hinder that verification process, while limited federal funding forces many districts to rely on short-term grants and donations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And though I bounced back quickly, in a short-term sense, in another I never really quite got over that winter.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt