the short run

noun

: a short period of time at the beginning of something
One plan had advantages over the short run.
usually used in the phrase in the short run
It won't make any difference in the short run.
These changes may improve profits in the short run, but they are going to cost us money in the long run.

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How many will become climate neutral in the short run depends on initial trends being kept – which is why active, pro-climate choices matter. Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The Yale Budget Lab estimates that the tariffs will add 1.8% to inflation in the short run and 1.5% in the long run. Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025 Resale value not great Roberts agreed that parts availability is typically not a problem in the short run. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The Budget Lab at Yale University estimates the average household will lose $2,400 in the short run as a result of all tariffs the Trump administration put in place as of Aug. 6. Tariff effects are most apparent for goods prices, like those for household furnishings and apparel, Zandi said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the short run

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“The short run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20short%20run. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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