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 termIt 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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In the short term, the Red Sox will split playing time at first base between utility man Romy González and infielder Abraham Toro, who was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 May 2025
However, all the major medical organizations in the U.S. say studies show gender-affirming care for transgender youth leads to better mental health outcomes, including lower odds of depression and suicidality in the short term.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Job one for Rockies’ brass in the short term is to whip the offense into shape, at least into a league average unit.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In the short term, Courtney said $500 million approved in a short term defense spending measure late last year should be directed to salaries at EB and Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, a secondary contractor on the Virginia and Columbia sub programs..
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 May 2025
However, all the major medical organizations in the U.S. say studies show gender-affirming care for transgender youth leads to better mental health outcomes, including lower odds of depression and suicidality in the short term.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Job one for Rockies’ brass in the short term is to whip the offense into shape, at least into a league average unit.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In the short term, Courtney said $500 million approved in a short term defense spending measure late last year should be directed to salaries at EB and Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, a secondary contractor on the Virginia and Columbia sub programs..
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the short term
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“The short term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20short%20term. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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