short-range
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of short-range
First recorded in 1865–70
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The United States got their reward as Rogers burrowed beneath Maddie Feaunati for a short-range score that sparked lasting celebrations.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Although there is some rain in the short-range forecast, it is unlikely to be the kind of prolonged amount needed to alleviate the dry conditions over much of the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The U.S. military still holds vast inventories of short-range offensive missiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday into the waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
General Pliyev, the Soviet commander in Cuba, was authorized to use his short-range atomic bombs in the case of an American attack.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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