short-range
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of short-range
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Lockheed said the new Patriot design can thwart an array of attacks, from cruise missiles to “close-range and short-range ballistic missiles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Both cars and phones include mobile phone radios, satellite location chips, short-range wireless activity and sophisticated software," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
That’s effective for short-range threats, including drones, rockets and mortars, but it’s not a substitute for defense against longer-range threats.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 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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