short time
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Zacharia held the position for less than a week, but generated considerable controversy in that short time.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
"I had a few spells where I was frozen out at a club for a short time but I can't really relate to Aaron's situation," he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Of course the industry will boom in a very short time, but it will also lead to a price war,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Because it survives for only a short time, unusually large amounts of formaldehyde can act as a chemical fingerprint showing that methane destruction is actively taking place.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Mr. Pinkerton appeared a short time later, standing in the aisle and leaning low to speak with Aunt Kate in her seat.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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