Synonyms

short-run

American

[shawrt-ruhn] / ˈʃɔrtˌrʌn /

adjective

happening or presented for a short period of time.

a short-run motion picture.

short run Idioms

see under long run.

Etymology

Origin of short-run

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

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“The Iran situation has created a new source of uncertainty. Despite the announced cease-fire earlier this week, higher energy prices in the short-run will accelerate headline inflation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“The overall weakness in the crypto space is indicative of a softening retail bid, which portends lighter buying forces for U.S. stocks in the short-run, especially the higher beta areas,” Torres said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 2025

Jiao Yang from Singapore Management University believes that although Beijing holds the cards in the short-run, Washington does have some strategic options at its disposal.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

“I do think that this is a secondary factor relative to decisions by the Fed or other central banks. And in the short-run, other inflationary factors dominate.”

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025

Lesotho has a marked inequality in income distribution and serious unemployment/underemployment problems that will not yield to short-run solutions.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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