But many people here believe that despite short-term victories, the Government is fighting a long-term war against the laws of economics.

For a short-term victory now, Republicans would reap the whirlwind.

Other experts, however, contended that despite tactical advantages and short-term victories, Iran was still in peril.

Their selfish ways gave them short-term victories, but cost them the trial.

But it may be a short-term victory.

We should also note that Beijing's leaders seem prepared to risk a great deal for short-term "victories" on matters of honor.

In other words, the fight is all about sustaining the company's long-term image, not winning short-term legal or financial victories.

Antitax rhetoric has won its share of political campaigns, but these are short-term political victories that ultimately hurt the national economy.

The decision was a major short-term victory for Mr. Schundler.

This is mainly due to the paleoconservative's desire to see these incorporated as long-term institutional goals, rather than short-term victories for the movement itself.