short time
Example Sentences
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“The transition from an all-you-can-eat subscription to one that’s led to quite high costs in a short time is challenging for a lot of executives,” Davenport said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
He was detained by police a short time later.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The outpouring of love I received helped me to realize that her short time on this earth left an impact that could never be forgotten.”
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
A short time later, organizers closed the fair until 5 pm.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
When they—Julie—put on a glove and went to pick him up, he submitted meekly enough, and in a short time he was back in his cage.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
