short while

Example Sentences

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Ghost's assistant made hot drinks for the pair and sat with them in the bathroom for a short while.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He had surgery on his left knee that cut his final season at Arkansas short while he also missed six weeks with an MLC sprain in his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Trade experts say the administration might succeed in raising revenue with Section 122 for a short while because of the time limit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

County jail compliance varied more, though often for practical reasons as jails typically only hold people for a short while.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Nevertheless, he could not quite overcome his surprise when, after a short while, they indeed came upon a swift running brook winding its way through a stand of rowans.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander