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Recent Examples of short-range
Air defenses intercepted one of the short-range ballistic missiles, four of the Kalibr cruise missiles and 33 Kh-101 missiles, according to the military.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Smaller, short-range drones are used by both sides on the battlefield and in areas close to the roughly 620-mile front line.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
For years, Israel grew accustomed to the shield of its Iron Dome short-range air defense system, which intercepted thousands of rockets from Gaza with a sterling record.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Smaller, short-range drones are used by both sides on the battlefield and in areas close to the roughly 620-mile front line.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
For years, Israel grew accustomed to the shield of its Iron Dome short-range air defense system, which intercepted thousands of rockets from Gaza with a sterling record.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
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Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Space inside is limited, and this will likely be a very popular spot at Magic Kingdom.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Miller's license was suspended for 90 days, and he was sentenced to a $250 fine and 14 days of conditional jail time.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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However, prosecutors are expected to recommend conditional jail time, probation and a fine.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Offering a striking new take on the immigrant experience, the film presents a tentative cross-cultural alliance between Mei and a sympathetic local chef named Marcello (Enrico Borello).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Opening matches at major tournaments are often tentative affairs and both nations will feel as though a draw represents a positive result in by far the toughest of the group games.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Poignant visual metaphors for mortality and the transitory power of the cinematic image abound.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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There’s a transitory nature in a lot of communities, so maybe people don’t feel as invested in them.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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As last week’s debate on the sprawling GOP budget bill demonstrated, the two parties have refused to downsize their legislative ambitions to these systematically smaller and more ephemeral majorities.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The findings offer a compelling response to Crick’s dilemma, reconciling the discordant timescales to explain how ephemeral molecules maintain memories that last a lifetime.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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The coordination involved in creating this disposable party favor, for the fleeting delight of millionaires, was just one of a thousand details that Vanity Fair devoted to each year’s extravaganza.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Key for energy stocks has been a drop in crude prices, despite a fleeting uptick in June as conflict in the Middle East dominated headlines.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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At the plate, Story went from one of the worst qualified hitters in the sport in May to now leading American League shortstops in home runs (15) and runs batted in (57).—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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