near-term
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of near-term
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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They believe near-term earnings are less important than Tesla’s broader progress in transitioning toward AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The company said on its earnings call that it has near-term constraints in its supply chain, leading to a weaker-than-expected outlook for revenue in the December quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
"This slowdown is especially notable for near-term and high-end stays," it said, drawing a parallel with a period in December 2018 when Yellow Vest street protests raged in the capital's streets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Excessive rain in Brazil may delay sugarcane crushing, which would mean less near-term sugar supply.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
He had to weigh this benefit, however, against the near-term costs of signing on.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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