short-lived

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Bhumjaithai members and its loyalists hold 32 cabinet positions, including the economic and defence portfolios, with several ministers from Anutin's first short-lived term being re-appointed.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

When these sides met in the short-lived Nations Cup 15 years ago, only 530 people turned up at Dublin's cavernous Aviva Stadium to watch a Wales side featuring Bellamy win 2-0.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He appeared on NBC‘s short-lived show “The Island,” which followed 14 men as they tried to survive on a remote island for a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The Fed chair said energy disruptions tend to be short-lived but warned the central bank can’t take that for granted after years of elevated inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But this lull proved to be short-lived and came to an abrupt end one morning in September.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela