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
The Giants sure sound willing to engage with any or all of those one-time perennial All-Stars while addressing short-term needs.
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
If a deal is reached, Schumer would support including it in the short-term spending bill, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers on both sides are expecting Congress to pass a short-term stopgap, also known as a continuing resolution, into early next year to stave off a funding lapse during the holiday season.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Many hotels and short-term rentals have washing machines and dryers.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
If a deal is reached, Schumer would support including it in the short-term spending bill, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers on both sides are expecting Congress to pass a short-term stopgap, also known as a continuing resolution, into early next year to stave off a funding lapse during the holiday season.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Many hotels and short-term rentals have washing machines and dryers.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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