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Recent Examples of short-range
Today, the situation has transformed: the 2024 report found that China’s forces include 900 short-range, 1,300 medium-range, 500 intermediate-range, and 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
EMPs from geomagnetic solar flares, short-range missiles fired by terrorists or nation-states, cyberattacks, or physical attacks on utilities or power facilities are all examples of the risk landscape.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Bluetooth Bluetooth, originally built for short-range data transfer, unexpectedly reshaped everyday life.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Israeli airstrikes have destroyed over 70 percent of the group’s strategic long-range missiles, antiaircraft missiles, antiship missiles, and short-range rocket launchers.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
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Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
EMPs from geomagnetic solar flares, short-range missiles fired by terrorists or nation-states, cyberattacks, or physical attacks on utilities or power facilities are all examples of the risk landscape.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Bluetooth Bluetooth, originally built for short-range data transfer, unexpectedly reshaped everyday life.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Israeli airstrikes have destroyed over 70 percent of the group’s strategic long-range missiles, antiaircraft missiles, antiship missiles, and short-range rocket launchers.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
Adjective
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There are about 10 speaking parts, limited locations, and a simple mystery that gets at the crux of how life under the corporation's thumb makes everyone—both humans and robots—vulnerable to harm.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Available for a limited time, Bojangles’ new Watermelon Sweet Tea blends the chain’s legendary iced tea—steeped the old-fashioned way, of course—with real watermelon juice to create a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Their love is conditional For narcissists, love is conditional, and needs to be earned.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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The weather service said there is also a slight risk for severe storms on Tuesday, but the severe weather is conditional on how Monday’s activity occurs.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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The company has announced tentative launch schedules before, only to be thwarted by technical issues, regulatory hangups, or bad weather.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The ceasefire, mediated by Oman, has secured a tentative end to attacks on American ships in the Red Sea, but details are slim on the concessions made by both sides.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
7 May 2025
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Economists who initially expected price increases to be transitory were surprised at inflationary pressures that lingered for years.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Such is the case with Tyla, who wore a Balmain gown made of sand to match 2024's theme of the ephemeral nature of fashion.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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The exhibit will showcase items with a focus on themes of transformation, preservation, and fashion's role in capturing the ephemeral nature of beauty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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But they were only meant to be fleeting. Italiano’s predecessor, Thiago Motta, left for Juventus last summer.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Digging deeper, Centric’s intelligence interpreted that evergreen items have longer-lasting appeal than fleeting trends, thus justifying the high white tee price hike.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
14 May 2025
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Although the news came as a big shock to many, his family believes that there is no one more qualified to lead the church.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The letter also asks Trump to extend Section 181 of the federal tax code and increase the caps on tax-deductible qualified film and TV production expenditures, as well as reinstating the ability to carry back losses, which the groups say would give production companies more financial stability.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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