not protracted
Example Sentences
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As an illustration of the herpetic variety of dorso-intercostal neuralgia, running a severe but not protracted course, I may relate the case of a medical man whom I formerly attended.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Francis E. Anstie
Tom was fortunately in the room at the time, and the somewhat painful scene was not protracted.
From Tutors' Lane by W. S. (Wilmarth Sheldon) Lewis
It spoke of moderate labors, of pleasures not protracted after sunset, of temperance and good hours.
From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Alice Morse Earle
Why was it not protracted: for it was not?
From The White Gauntlet by Mayne Reid
His stay at Utrecht was probably not protracted, as we find no more letters from thence.
From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Archibald Phillip Primrose Rosebery
