not for long
Example Sentences
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Portugal’s Comporta still feels like a sleepy beach town—but probably not for long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
There were some in Landiras south of Bordeaux in 2022, but not for long.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Those two things coexisted for a while, but not for long.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
With that limited time, we are committed to getting away often, if not for long.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2025
But not for long, because I have to take Ziggy on his morning walk.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
