short memory

Example Sentences

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"American society has a short memory for things."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In short, memory is “possibly good, possibly bad,” he said, but nonetheless a key factor investors need to monitor heading into the new year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

He’ll need the short memory and the big arm.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

As Dunn said, having a short memory is key to postseason success — and not remembering that you haven’t been playing so well against the teams in the tournament could be a plus.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

It was a good thing Pee-A-Nah had a short memory because she did not find our house again.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston