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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However, the source said Iran cannot accept limitations on its short-range missile program, describing the issue as a firm red line set by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Kim said the 600mm rockets – double the size found in most multiple rocket launch systems – are as good as short-range ballistic missiles.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Avalanche beacons, or transceivers, are short-range radio transceivers worn by every member of a ski or backcountry party.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The first, a short-range finish from Oden in the 63rd to complete her brace, was followed by Brooklyn Parma’s goal in the 78th.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Kim said the 600mm rockets – double the size found in most multiple rocket launch systems – are as good as short-range ballistic missiles.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Avalanche beacons, or transceivers, are short-range radio transceivers worn by every member of a ski or backcountry party.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The first, a short-range finish from Oden in the 63rd to complete her brace, was followed by Brooklyn Parma’s goal in the 78th.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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