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Recent Examples of short-range
The Golden Shield concept also tested emerging interceptor technologies, including micro-missile systems designed for short-range counter-drone defense.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
The country has been developing a number of short-range ballistic missiles for many years.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
But if these upgrades touted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) follow the path of past improvements to the short-range wireless standard, buying hardware that supports them may require some up-front research.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The visiting Lancers managed to draw things level at 3-3 by the end of the first quarter, after two late scores, including two short-range finishes by Ella Avery and Kylea Keefe.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
The country has been developing a number of short-range ballistic missiles for many years.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
But if these upgrades touted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) follow the path of past improvements to the short-range wireless standard, buying hardware that supports them may require some up-front research.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The visiting Lancers managed to draw things level at 3-3 by the end of the first quarter, after two late scores, including two short-range finishes by Ella Avery and Kylea Keefe.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-range
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Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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After seeing limited action through three-plus seasons at Georgia Tech, Knight transferred to Charlotte in 2023 and reinvigorated his career.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was given two days jail time, placed on 12 months of conditional discharge and charged fines and fees totaling to $800, according to court records.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Companies can seek conditional approvals through federal agencies, and regulators can revisit the rules as more information becomes available.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Even the song’s big moment—the climactic return—is muted and tentative here, as what should be the triumphant riff stalls out before its final note.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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The city council, meeting as the HRA, will likely vote on tentative developer status for the two developers on May 6.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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The stagflationary tilt in subsequent episodes was more modest and transitory.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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For decades, visitors have been spray-painting the 10 vintage Cadillacs at the site and mulling the transitory nature of time as Bruce Springsteen did in his 1980 song of the same name.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In an era of high-speed ephemeral images and social media, some may see high school yearbooks as outdated.—
Michael A Messner,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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The diary writing nurtures an internal life by giving oxygen to what previously had been ephemeral, easily self-mocked as inappropriate, or troubling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Calvert-Lewin’s contact on Cucurella was even more fleeting and surely fell short of the level of contact required for a red card.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether an upstart league can convert massive but fleeting social media attention into a fencing fanbase.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also no direct federal or state requirements on how qualified providers use revenue produced under the 340B program.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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Look for a company that offers clear pricing, employs qualified professionals, sets realistic expectations and communicates consistently.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Short-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-range. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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