short time
Example Sentences
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Deng, a 26-year veteran of the department, was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time later.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
The new law establishes criteria for fining companies that release high volumes of new products over short time periods at prices far below the cost of repairing them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
"A short time after my attention was drawn to blue flashing lights," he added.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But in a short time, as the trail climbed a hill and went down again over a bridge and frozen stream, I saw the moose, the ones the driver had warned me about.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
