short-lived

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"Even though the origin of the p-nuclei has been a topic of study for over 60 years, measurements of important reactions on short-lived isotopes are almost non-existent," said Tsantiri.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Investors watch oil prices closely as a sudden spike can lead to a recession, he said, but recent trading action highlighted optimism that the energy-supply disruption triggered by the Iran conflict might be short-lived.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Since then, multiple issues contributed to the unusually long delay including Levinson’s pivot to work on the controversial and short-lived HBO series “The Idol” about the perils of the music industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Steyer contributed nearly $342 million of his own money to his short-lived 2020 presidential campaign, according to the Federal Election Commission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In unelectrified rural areas, radios ran on pricey, short-lived batteries.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand