short time

Example Sentences

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Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But he, in his short time at the agency, really came to see its importance, and he liked the way the suit felt.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

The Dodgers also figure to have a short time frame to determine whether they might need bullpen help at the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But taken as a whole, the trend has shifted beauty standards enormously, and in a very short time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

A short time later, Lucretia Mott wrote to Stanton and urged her to attend the annual National Woman’s Rights Convention in Philadelphia.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling