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Recent Examples of short-range
The Federal Aviation Administration selected eight proposals – including two from Northern California startups – to participate in a nationwide pilot program that will determine if air taxis can be used as a short-range alternative in major metropolitan areas.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
And the effort continues now on more their short-term threats, short-range missiles, drones.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Its Iron Dome missile defense system is designed to repel more short-range fire.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
At shorter ranges, the ForceShield short-range and very-short-range air defense (SHORAD/VSHORAD) layer counters low-altitude threats such as drones.
—David Szondy
march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
And the effort continues now on more their short-term threats, short-range missiles, drones.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Its Iron Dome missile defense system is designed to repel more short-range fire.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
At shorter ranges, the ForceShield short-range and very-short-range air defense (SHORAD/VSHORAD) layer counters low-altitude threats such as drones.
—David Szondy
march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-range
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
Adjective
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 14-day truce, which the US said is conditional on Iran unblocking Hormuz, has yet to translate into a meaningful increase in shipping.—
Julian Lee,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
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That the ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the vital waterway is a tacit acknowledgement of Tehran’s influence over the world’s most important oil chokepoint – and, with it, significant chunks of the global economy.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with Hollywood studios.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
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The writers' tentative deal with studios came as the Writers Guild of America West faces an ongoing strike by its own staff union that started in February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lagarde pointed out that monetary policy cannot lower oil prices, and that central banks typically look past transitory energy spikes without raising interest rates.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the conflict is resolved over the coming weeks, the spike in oil will likely prove transitory, with Brent trading back down to the forward curve strip price of around $65, according to Chris Senyek at Wolfe Research.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Music, food, ie-dying, a spring ephemeral walk and introduction to environmental volunteering will be available.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Enver Hoxha led the country through ephemeral alliances and radical ruptures, leading it to total isolation.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rajakovic’s smile was fleeting, as was the score at Madison Square Garden, as will be a potential first-round playoff series between the Knicks and Raptors.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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For those willing to make the effort, the reward is a fleeting glimpse of a relic from the solar system's edge, revealed in the quietest moments of the day.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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