short time
Example Sentences
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He left the gym a short time later due to feeling "bullied".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“The outpouring of love I received helped me to realize that her short time on this earth left an impact that could never be forgotten.”
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
It seems like a short time to wait.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
A short time later, organizers closed the fair until 5 pm.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
In a short time the siege tower, its wheels muffled with sacking, stood completed, ready for use.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
