short-lived

Example Sentences

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Any investor panic the writing caused was short-lived, although if fiction can now tank stocks, I’m a little worried about what Moby-Dick means for SeaWorld’s parent company, or Don Quixote for the wind energy sector.

From Barron's

After decades of enmity, in 2014 President Barack Obama opted to re-establish ties with the island in a historic but short-lived thaw.

From BBC

"After two governments that have been short-lived and have not been able to implement any substantial reforms, this government stresses that it wants to act," she told AFP.

From Barron's

A few years later, Richardson’s girlfriend, Faith, suggested he start selling his players online via an Instagram account — jrmarket.radio — originally created for a short-lived internet station.

From Los Angeles Times

At a price level, a temporary interruption would likely trigger a sharp but short-lived spike, while a prolonged closure would be far more damaging.

From The Wall Street Journal