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

Love arrived at the property a short time later, having been contacted by her son Jamie McAllister.

From BBC • May 22, 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

A short time after the trial and conviction, one of Ames's disillusioned CIA colleagues reflected on the larger meaning of his capture and sentencing.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau