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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The stock would be likely to decline in the short term as growth declines as operating margins rise.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 17 May 2025
Effective leaders develop broad strategies for dealing with talent shortages in the short term.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
While Trump has presented his tariffs as a way of helping American manufacturing thrive against global competitors, companies and dealerships have expressed concern over rising costs, which are expected to bring up prices for U.S. consumers in the short term.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Walking reduces blood sugar levels in the short term as your muscles use the sugar for energy.
—Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 17 May 2025
Effective leaders develop broad strategies for dealing with talent shortages in the short term.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
While Trump has presented his tariffs as a way of helping American manufacturing thrive against global competitors, companies and dealerships have expressed concern over rising costs, which are expected to bring up prices for U.S. consumers in the short term.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Walking reduces blood sugar levels in the short term as your muscles use the sugar for energy.
—Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 14 May 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 21 May. 2025.
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