as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Recent Examples of short-term
Temperature: Storing bread at room temperature is suitable for short-term storage, but freezing can significantly extend its shelf life.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
But my heart was truly never looking for short-term hookups.
—Claës Nordenskiöld, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
That brings us to the second part of the question, regarding why the 10-year Treasury yield remains high when the Federal Reserve is easing short-term interest rates.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
According to Hilton, the fund will provide cash assistance, offer short-term housing for families with little ones, deliver essentials to evacuation centers, and support local animal shelters.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
But my heart was truly never looking for short-term hookups.
—Claës Nordenskiöld, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
That brings us to the second part of the question, regarding why the 10-year Treasury yield remains high when the Federal Reserve is easing short-term interest rates.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
According to Hilton, the fund will provide cash assistance, offer short-term housing for families with little ones, deliver essentials to evacuation centers, and support local animal shelters.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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