short-lasting

It was thought then that the War would be short-lasting - perhaps for a few weeks or months.

Although the government proved to be short-lasting, it actually formed twice.

It enlivened him a little, but its effect was short-lasting.

While the marriage was short-lasting, they continued to speak respectfully of each other all their lives.

The colour is a deep gold, while the head is short-lasting.

Otherwise, these products offer extremely effective, but short-lasting, relief from the condition.

Others use short-lasting trails including heat, odor, alcohol, and/or light.

To be sure, any China slowdown may well be short-lasting.

There were the short-lasting relationships in dark bars, and longer relationships.

The effects are relatively short-lasting, and gradually subside within 15 min.

Evidence suggests that any benefits of acupuncture are short-lasting.

Initial newspapers were short-lasting, but the 1880s saw a more resilient Malay-language press.

The researchers couldn't distinguish between chronic and short-lasting infections.

Britpop bands did not have one type of sound, but the media called them first a 'scene', or short-lasting trend.

After a short-lasting acting career, she entered the music industry in 2005 with her self-titled debut album.

Some patients with a pituitary tumor complain of short-lasting heachaches.

A fast-acting and short-lasting anticholinergic drug was felt to be more desirable for some applications.

Lauw established another weekly, the short-lasting Penghiboer, in 1913.

His luck was short-lasting, however, as within a few years he would be completely defeated, this time by Pompey the Great.

In 1975, Dah moved to Belgium and started a short-lasting international career under the name Land.

The effects of heroin are short-lasting.

Common themes expressed throughout the songs include jealousy, regret, short-lasting fame, and disappointment toward mainstream record companies.

But such bleak thoughts were short-lasting.

Reversible pulpitis is characterized by short-lasting pain triggered by cold and sometimes heat.

He would have to commit a short-lasting sin--in order to stop a big, long-lasting one.