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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Systems like Israel’s Iron Dome have proven useful against short-range, conventional rockets.
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Time, 18 June 2025
Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, told The War Zone publication on June 10 that Russia has agreed to supply technology and know-how to the North Koreans on how to build long-range Shahed-style drones and improve the accuracy of short-range ballistic missiles.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 16 June 2025
While Russian missile and drone barrage have struck regions all across Ukraine, regions along the front line have faced daily Russian attacks with short-range exploding drones and glide bombs.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Cal Fire status update Situation Summary The fire is spreading moderately under northwest winds and gusts up to 15 mph, causing short-range spotting.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
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Time, 18 June 2025
Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, told The War Zone publication on June 10 that Russia has agreed to supply technology and know-how to the North Koreans on how to build long-range Shahed-style drones and improve the accuracy of short-range ballistic missiles.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 16 June 2025
While Russian missile and drone barrage have struck regions all across Ukraine, regions along the front line have faced daily Russian attacks with short-range exploding drones and glide bombs.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Cal Fire status update Situation Summary The fire is spreading moderately under northwest winds and gusts up to 15 mph, causing short-range spotting.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-range. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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