not for long
Example Sentences
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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
But not for long, if the claim succeeds.
From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2026
The mouse can roar, but not for long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
The dolphin backed away but not for long.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
