not protracted

Example Sentences

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The interview was business-like, and, as it was not overwhelmed with sentiment, was not protracted.

From The Spiritualists and the Detectives by Pinkerton, Allan

Why was it not protracted: for it was not?

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne

Recovery usually is not protracted; in every case the men knocked out in this manner expressed a fervent desire to return at once to the ranks.

From America's War for Humanity by Russell, Thomas Herbert

Thus the pain of lingering in sight of the city, his home, was not protracted for the rhapsode.

From Istar of Babylon A Phantasy by Potter, Margaret Horton

Fortunately neither the professor nor his nephews could fairly realise just what was taking place, else their brains would hardly have stood the test; and fortunately, too, that ordeal was not protracted.

From The Lost City by Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward)