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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When the semis trade started to wobble late last month, many analysts on Wall Street initially hoped the pain would be short-lived.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
For many, the relief from the heat will be short-lived as high pressure is set to build close to the south of the UK next week.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Similar trials have been short-lived in the past.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
And any relief could be short-lived as crude oil and gas prices climb, tariffs return and artificial intelligence adds inflation pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“They never had a chance,” she said, eulogizing her own short-lived fries.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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