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In the short run

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Near Future

Use 'in the short run' when talking about events expected soon, not far away in time.

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In the short run, we may see an increase in traffic due to the construction.
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Temporary Effects

'In the short run' often implies that effects or results will not last for a long time.

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In the short run, the new policy will cause some confusion.
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Business Context

Frequently used in business to discuss profits or outcomes that are expected sooner rather than later.

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We need to improve our customer service in the short run to boost sales.
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