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short time

NOUN
minute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moment second
STRONG
MO breath crack flash instant jiffy min sec shake twinkling
WEAK
bat of an eye nothing flat sixtieth of hour sixty seconds split second

Example Sentences

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However, Hegseth has seen the dismissal of a relatively large number of high-ranking leaders in a short time.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Seymour spent most of his short time in the Senate in triage mode.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Still, Intel’s advance has been so strong in such a short time that market realities could assert themselves even if the stock thesis is valid.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Now, much of that diversity has vanished in a remarkably short time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

A short time later, Lucretia Mott wrote to Stanton and urged her to attend the annual National Woman’s Rights Convention in Philadelphia.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling