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

"Drivers should never leave children, vulnerable passengers or pets inside a parked vehicle, even for a short time," the breakdown service said.

From BBC • May 25, 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

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

Maybe it was the short time I had spent with Cecile and the Black Panthers last summer.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia