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short-lived

American  
[shawrt-lahyvd, -livd] / ˈʃɔrtˈlaɪvd, -ˈlɪvd /

adjective

  1. living or lasting only a little while.

short-lived British  

adjective

  1. living or lasting only for a short time

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Other Word Forms

  • short-livedness noun

Etymology

Origin of short-lived

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

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Ronald Rabie, 56, said that while seeing the army patrolling the streets makes some difference, as it creates a safer environment for families, this peace is short-lived.

From BBC

“History shows geopolitical shocks typically have a limited and short-lived impact,” he said.

From MarketWatch

He appeared on NBC‘s short-lived show “The Island,” which followed 14 men as they tried to survive on a remote island for a month.

From Los Angeles Times

Stock indexes posted relatively modest declines in the opening week of the war, reflecting expectations that any disruption to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz would be short-lived.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They never had a chance,” she said, eulogizing her own short-lived fries.

From Literature

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