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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And Iran has something in the order of 2,000 medium-range ballistic missiles that can reach Israel and 6,000 to 8,000 short-range ballistic missiles that can reach the Gulf.
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The drone can operate above 10,000 feet density altitude, placing it beyond the reach of some short-range air defense systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Firas Maksad of the Eurasia Group told CNN that Iran has a lot more short-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching its immediate neighbors compared to long-range projectiles, making targets in gulf Arab nations easier to hit.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Smart and Doncic sank short-range floaters, LeBron James converted a running layup and Deandre Ayton earned his first points of the game on an alley-oop dunk to rattle off 11 unanswered points.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The drone can operate above 10,000 feet density altitude, placing it beyond the reach of some short-range air defense systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Firas Maksad of the Eurasia Group told CNN that Iran has a lot more short-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching its immediate neighbors compared to long-range projectiles, making targets in gulf Arab nations easier to hit.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Smart and Doncic sank short-range floaters, LeBron James converted a running layup and Deandre Ayton earned his first points of the game on an alley-oop dunk to rattle off 11 unanswered points.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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