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Recent Examples of short-range
But even here, there is no indication that Iraqi Kurdistan can secure the acquisition of even short-range systems for the point defense of critical infrastructure such as airports and government buildings.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
After focusing much of its efforts on short-range attacks on Russian positions along the front line, and long-range strikes reaching far into Russia’s territory, Ukraine has recently stepped up its mid-range strikes, targeting Russia’s logistics.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Iron Dome is designed to be an economical way to intercept short-range missiles and drones, a capability the UAE largely lacks.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The scam uses near-field communication, or NFC, the same short-range technology behind tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
After focusing much of its efforts on short-range attacks on Russian positions along the front line, and long-range strikes reaching far into Russia’s territory, Ukraine has recently stepped up its mid-range strikes, targeting Russia’s logistics.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Iron Dome is designed to be an economical way to intercept short-range missiles and drones, a capability the UAE largely lacks.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The scam uses near-field communication, or NFC, the same short-range technology behind tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The statement said Jones’ competency was later restored in 2025, and she was released to a supervised mental health treatment facility and enrolled in mental health court as part of a conditional release agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Most Pennsylvania municipalities that have addressed this issue have designated data centers as a conditional use.—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Trump says the text of the tentative deal will likely be publicly released after a signing ceremony scheduled for Friday.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Last week, the Directors Guild of America became the latest of Hollywood’s major unions to enshrine new AI protections into its tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers following deals made with SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Yet even after the events have ended, the economic boost from the World Cup, Super Bowl and March Madness might wind up being only transitory.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Christopher Thornberg, founding partner at Beacon Economics, believes the higher inflation numbers are a transitory (temporary) shock, and not a sustained one.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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These parts of the outback are known for cracking clay plains, ephemeral waterways, scorching summers and dramatic cycling between drought and flood.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Shell countersued, alleging that Cipriani was attempting to exploit their fleeting relationship to shake him down for an undeserved payday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Such systems support a shifting cast of scavengers and then microbes specialized to these fleeting feasts.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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In other words, rather than admitting more qualified applicants, the administration has chosen to pressure professors to dumb down the material.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The company also offers a unified drop-trailer pool that supports both LTL and full truckload shipments, which is designed to simplify yard operations for qualified customers using multiple ASCS freight services.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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