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Recent Examples of short-term Brant allegedly told investors the funds would be used to make short-term bridge loans at high interest rates. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 11 July 2025 Payroll makes up the largest portion of the city's debt, which, including short-term financing, stood at nearly $2 million at the end of 2023. arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025 Castor oil is not a treatment for chronic constipation and should only be used occasionally for short-term relief. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025 Relish or chutney: Transform cucumbers into a flavorful relish or chutney that can be stored in the refrigerator for short-term use or canned for long-term storage. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for short-term
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Adjective
  • Initially, Levitt’s ostomy was temporary, meaning her rectum was left intact for a possible future reconnection.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
  • The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • But Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo maintained that Willits was the top guy on the board.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • While tax departments are embracing digital transformation, many interim processes—like extracting data from ERP systems or reconciling values—still flow through spreadsheets.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-term. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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