the short term

noun

: a short period of time at the beginning of something

It will meet our needs, at least for the short term.

His plan has advantages over the short term.

—usually used in the phrase in the short term

It won't make any difference in the short term.

These changes may improve profits in the short term, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.

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The impact may prove to be minimal in the short term but could grow substantially over time, some experts said, while also acknowledging the difficulty of predicting to what extent existing checks and balances might constrain Trump. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024 The decision to bench Richardson is somewhat sensible in the short term. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 The process releases large amounts of methane, a gas with 80 times more warming power than carbon dioxide in the short term. —

Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024 In the short term, Chriss says the two primary monetization levers are the Venmo debit card, which allows customers to spend with their balance both online and offline, and Pay With Venmo, which provides a seamless way for customers to pay online. —

Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the short term

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