short-lived
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- short-livedness noun
Etymology
Origin of short-lived
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Brent and WTI crude futuers were lower, and prices were likely to follow a short-lived but sharp spike pattern rather than a sustained breakout, according to Julius Baer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
When these sides met in the short-lived Nations Cup 15 years ago, only 530 people turned up at Dublin's cavernous Aviva Stadium to watch a Wales side featuring Bellamy win 2-0.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Bhumjaithai members and its loyalists hold 32 cabinet positions, including the economic and defence portfolios, with several ministers from Anutin's first short-lived term being re-appointed.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Tolkan landed a scholarship to the college, but his academic career was short-lived, and he left to enlist in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
With Riverrun now safely in Lannister hands, Raventree was the remnant of the Young Wolf’s short-lived kingdom.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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