short-lived
Americanadjective
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Origin of short-lived
First recorded in 1580–90
Vocabulary lists containing short-lived
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After years spent detained in Syria, the freedom of the Islamic State group-linked families who landed back in their homeland of Australia this week was dramatically short lived.
From BBC • May 8, 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
A global selloff across bonds and stocks gripped markets on Tuesday and volatility surged as investors’ fears grew that the growing conflict in the Middle East may not be short lived.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 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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