short-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a brief term and especially one of less than a year
b
: generated by assets held for less than six months
Examples of short-term in a Sentence
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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In Yu’s view, persistent geopolitical tensions, ranging from trade rows to questions over supply-chain dependency, do affect the company’s plan, but their impact is expected to be short-term.
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Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
It should be noted that short-term relocations are often tests of discipline.
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With Astra Culture, Patel seeks to make operational infrastructure stronger, improve patient experience, and help to make growth sustainable for modern practices, rather than relying on short-term tactics.
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The only short-term answers are shaming, shunning, and mockery—and punishment at the polls.
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Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
It should be noted that short-term relocations are often tests of discipline.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
With Astra Culture, Patel seeks to make operational infrastructure stronger, improve patient experience, and help to make growth sustainable for modern practices, rather than relying on short-term tactics.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The only short-term answers are shaming, shunning, and mockery—and punishment at the polls.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-term
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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