short memory
Example Sentences
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"American society has a short memory for things."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
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
“Players in general, but back-end relievers in particular - you have to have a short memory, because the next day, you are going to need everything you’ve got.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023
It was a good thing Pee-A-Nah had a short memory because she did not find our house again.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
