short-range
adjective
1
: involving or taking into account a short period of time
short-range plans
2
: relating to or fit for short distances
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Influenza may be able to spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, with short-range coughs flinging droplets at people's faces and also by long-term airborne transmission.
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Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Such outlays may still be worthwhile, especially if the aircraft in question can survive enemy air defenses and still drop cheap, short-range weapons.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Deploying multiple drones including short-range quadcopters similar to those available in stores to the public, his platoon observed the opposing force’s tactical vehicles.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Solid propellant is also used in Iran’s short-range missiles – like those used in the past against US bases in the region and in exports to Russia, Hinz said.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
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Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Such outlays may still be worthwhile, especially if the aircraft in question can survive enemy air defenses and still drop cheap, short-range weapons.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Deploying multiple drones including short-range quadcopters similar to those available in stores to the public, his platoon observed the opposing force’s tactical vehicles.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Solid propellant is also used in Iran’s short-range missiles – like those used in the past against US bases in the region and in exports to Russia, Hinz said.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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