short-lived
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adjective
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Origin of short-lived
First recorded in 1580–90
Vocabulary lists containing short-lived
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Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter said the 7% fall in the energy price cap in April was a positive for consumers, but warned it would "short lived".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Historical precedent from the Russia-Ukraine conflict suggests price spikes tend to be short lived, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The latest La Nina episode was relatively weak and short lived, starting in December 2024 and due to enter a neutral phase during the Februady-April period.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Revolutionary Guards.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
But the euphoria proved to be short lived.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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