for a short time
Example Sentences
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Platner for a short time attended The Hotchkiss School, a boarding school in Connecticut, but says he was soon kicked out for failing to attend class.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
If you’ve only been in town for a short time, you have no idea what is going on outside those walls.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
The northbound carriageway was also closed for a short time overnight.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Upon coming back to the states, he tried out college for a short time before dropping out and moving to Berkeley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026
Christine commuted from Portsmouth for a short time before moving her family to Hampton after Sue Wilder tipped her off on a house for rent in her neighborhood.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
