in a short term. vs within a short term.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In a short term' is used to refer to something happening during a short period of time, while 'within a short term' is used to indicate that something will happen before the end of a short period of time.

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in a short term.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something happening during a short period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen or be considered over a short period of time.

Examples:

We need to focus on increasing sales in a short term.
The company plans to launch a new product in a short term.
Improvements in efficiency can be achieved in a short term.

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On this basis it was concluded that at least some of the Chinese spare capacity will be available for exports to the Union's OEM segment already in a short term.
MR: I think that quotas can serve a very good purpose in a short term.
Accordingly, the above mentioned Communication lists a pertinent proposal for a Directive amending the Second Company Law Directive as one of the most important modernisations of company law which should be executed in a short term.
I just mentioned, introducing you, that we live in a short-term world.
The purpose of changes to Directive 78/660/EEC (4th Company Law Directive) is to simplify financial reporting for medium-sized companies and relieve them from financial reporting burdens in a short term perspective.
Nonetheless, the difficulties of the PET industry may have some limited impact on the suppliers of MEG, at least in a short to medium term.
Institutions should hold a diversified buffer of liquid assets that they can use to cover liquidity needs in a short term liquidity stress.
This expression of the European Parliament's views on the cloning of embryos may represent a success in the short term.
But it may be difficult to deliver a knighthood in the short term.
But let me highlight one thing in particular: deployment of European and international security forces may not guarantee a ceasefire in the short term.
The carefree appeal made by the rapporteur for higher economic growth seems an attractive way of fighting high unemployment, but it is, in fact, a short-term policy.
Funds administered by Athena, including those entrusted to an operation commander, may not be deposited other than with a first-rate financial institution in euro in a current or short-term account.
Their relationship can only be... short term.
You won't get many privileges with such a short term.
The applicant may consider long-term toxicity testing instead of short-term.
The result achieved during the IP cannot be sustained even in the short term.
The current proposals for promoting biofuels are sufficient for the short term.
We are very sceptical about your current plans to form a military capability in the short term.
This tactic has proven quite effective, at least in the short term.
It's used for blood storage, but only short term.

Alternatives:

in the short term
within a short period
over a short timeframe
in a brief period
in a short duration

within a short term.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something will happen before the end of a short period of time.

This phrase is used to specify that an action or event will occur before the conclusion of a short period of time.