short time

Example Sentences

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Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Modern farming can cover a lot of ground in a short time, but these hundred-acre fields looked as fertile and well-tended as ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But he, in his short time at the agency, really came to see its importance, and he liked the way the suit felt.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

The Dodgers also figure to have a short time frame to determine whether they might need bullpen help at the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

And suddenly I realize that until just a short time ago, I was on the other end of one of those lines, calling nonstop, desperately hoping that someone would answer.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman