not protracted
Example Sentences
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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
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 Jos. E. (Joseph Edward) Badger
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 Thomas Herbert Russell
Their business was not protracted, for in about three minutes he saw them emerge, with faces longer than ever, and turn their steps hurriedly and dismally towards Templeton.
From Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton by W. S. (Walter S.) Stacey
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 James Fenimore Cooper
