not for long
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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
In the middle of the session, Molly receives the news that her cancer has metastasized; further treatment may extend her life but not for long.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
Fifteen-year-old Bobby was, thus, left to fend for himself—but not for long.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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