short-lived
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The news signals that the company’s turnaround effort is back on track after customer backlash against a short-lived rebranding attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Even before the results of the election are in, Peruvians are wondering whether the next presidency will be short-lived.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
One leading model, known as the Nishiyama-Wassermann pathway, predicts a series of short-lived intermediate structures that form during the transition.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
However, the reconciliation appeared to be short-lived, with Lindsie saying on her podcast in March 2025 that she hadn’t had any contact with her dad in a year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
His head spun relentlessly when he made a short-lived attempt at sleeping, so he eventually gave up and returned to restlessly googling until the sun rose at last.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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