short-timer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short-timer
short time + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The chief himself is a short-timer: the District native who joined the department as a cadet in 1989 announced that he’s leaving to take a job with the FBI.
From Washington Times ● May 9, 2023
Pundits here in London speak about Charles as a short-timer in tones similar to those that people across the pond use when speculating over whether Biden will run again.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 16, 2022
PlayStation was a hit, but Mr. Stolar was a short-timer at Sony: In 1996 he moved to Sega as president of Sega of America.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
Given the state of affairs, Lake could be considered a short-timer by many potential candidates.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
“But he didn’t live to be a short-timer by being stupid.”
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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