short-lived

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"Even though the origin of the p-nuclei has been a topic of study for over 60 years, measurements of important reactions on short-lived isotopes are almost non-existent," said Tsantiri.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Investors watch oil prices closely as a sudden spike can lead to a recession, he said, but recent trading action highlighted optimism that the energy-supply disruption triggered by the Iran conflict might be short-lived.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Any thunderstorms that develop will likely produce brief heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, small hail and potentially waterspouts or weak, short-lived, tornadoes,” the NWS said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Since then, multiple issues contributed to the unusually long delay including Levinson’s pivot to work on the controversial and short-lived HBO series “The Idol” about the perils of the music industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She obviously thinks that mv short-lived career as a nanny came to an end because of her or because of her child.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins