brevity

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Yet the brevity of this pre-election period "will likely not have much of an effect", said Michael Cucek, assistant professor of Asian Studies at Temple University's Japan Campus.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

To Rangers, the brevity of Rohl's managerial career would represent a monumental gamble - and after Martin, the new Ibrox board probably thought they were done with monumental gambles.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

Journalism organizations commonly edit interviews for brevity and clarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

Short films contextualize the seeming randomness and brevity of human existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2025

The brevity of the reigns of the popes was the cause.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli