short-lived

Example Sentences

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With oil prices rising dramatically, he told CNN that disruptions to the petroleum and gas industry will be short lived -- "worst case, that's a few weeks. That's not months."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Revolutionary Guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

When the results were combined, exercise was linked to only small and short lived reductions in knee osteoarthritis pain compared with placebo or no treatment.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

While Fiona's time in the castle was short lived, the 62-year-old left jaws on the floor after her very public run in with fellow traitor, Rachel, when she called her out as a Traitor.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

But the euphoria proved to be short lived.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik