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
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
"The male's expression could possibly have been perceived as shocked due to his facial expressions, but I only saw him for a very short time."
From BBC • May 8, 2026
He spends the short time rifling through papers, asking simple questions, but not taking any notes.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
