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short-lived

[shawrt-lahyvd, -livd] / ˈʃɔrtˈlaɪvd, -ˈlɪvd /


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All of those potential stock reactions are likely to be short lived though, and if the overall market and semiconductors sell off due to the export restrictions, both pullbacks would be a “buying opportunity.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

If that were to happen, the impact on wallets and bank balances here might be limited and short lived.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Historical precedent from the Russia-Ukraine conflict suggests price spikes tend to be short lived, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The latest La Nina episode was relatively weak and short lived, starting in December 2024 and due to enter a neutral phase during the Februady-April period.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

But the euphoria proved to be short lived.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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