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
Being a cornerback and having a short memory has him ready for the ups and downs of life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
This short memory, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately mentality that reigns in the postseason.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 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
