short memory

Example Sentences

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In short, memory is “possibly good, possibly bad,” he said, but nonetheless a key factor investors need to monitor heading into the new year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

We’ll just have a short memory and be ready to win the next one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

For anyone with a short memory, La La Land is the film which won best picture, and then lost it again four minutes later thanks to a mishap involving an envelope.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

He’ll need the short memory and the big arm.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

The Little League coach might have a short memory.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner