short memory

Example Sentences

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In short, memory is “possibly good, possibly bad,” he said, but nonetheless a key factor investors need to monitor heading into the new year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

For anyone with a short memory, La La Land is the film which won best picture, and then lost it again four minutes later thanks to a mishap involving an envelope.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

“Players in general, but back-end relievers in particular - you have to have a short memory, because the next day, you are going to need everything you’ve got.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

This short memory, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately mentality that reigns in the postseason.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

But Benny-boy had a short memory, and after he had relieved his swollen bladder, he went out to play with his friends.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy