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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Current forecasts suggest that the intense heat across southern and central Britain this week will be short-lived compared to previous heatwaves this summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Addressing staff, he said it would be the "nerve centre for a rewired Britain" and not a "short-lived gimmick".
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The numbers: The U.S. economy improved in July and businesses ramped up hiring, but the gains could prove short-lived if the conflict with Iran intensifies, oil prices climb even higher and inflation worsens.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
And once dawn comes, the desert performs the same magic: long horizons, unfamiliar landscapes, the creeping feeling that we are small, short-lived creatures on an immense ancient planet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
My relief was short-lived as I heard another grunt and some snuffling.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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