short-lived
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of short-lived
First recorded in 1580–90
Vocabulary lists containing short-lived
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Specs is Snap's most recent foray into the wearable tech, coming a decade after its short-lived Spectacles cost the company tens of millions of dollars.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Dans launched an investment firm with two other former Trump Treasury officials, but it was short-lived, closing in late 2023.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Saudi civil defence had earlier issued short-lived air-raid alerts in six regions.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Cregger then made a living as a reliable funny guy delivering smarmy punchlines in a series of short-lived sitcoms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He had been happy to see his boys, but the happiness had been short-lived.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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