not protracted
Example Sentences
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Tom was fortunately in the room at the time, and the somewhat painful scene was not protracted.
From Tutors' Lane by Lewis, W. S. (Wilmarth Sheldon)
It spoke of moderate labors, of pleasures not protracted after sunset, of temperance and good hours.
From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse
The hogs might, or might not be of the greatest importance to them as their residence on the island was or was not protracted, and as they found the means of feeding them.
From The Crater by Cooper, James Fenimore
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 Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose
Why was it not protracted: for it was not?
From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne
