short time

Example Sentences

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Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At the time Canadian media outlets reported the three were in the country on holiday visas and left a short time after the altercation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But he, in his short time at the agency, really came to see its importance, and he liked the way the suit felt.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

But taken as a whole, the trend has shifted beauty standards enormously, and in a very short time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

For a short time, Moore also attended meetings of the Dialectical Society, a student group that gathered each week for a potluck supper and discussion.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson