Short-period Sentence Examples

Yet it was a short period of time for so much to have happened to them.

For a short period the day was changed to Tuesday, but the market was given up before 1888.

At the Restoration in 1660 he was arrested for preaching, and after a short period of freedom he was again seized, and he remained in prison for seven years.

Except on Charles Island, where settlement has existed longest, little or no influence of the presence of man is evident in the group; still, the running wild of dogs and cats, and, as regards the vegetation, especially goats, must in a comparatively short period greatly modify the biological conditions of the islands.

Whether a pouch is present or not, the young are born in an exceedingly imperfect state of development, after a very short period of gestation, and are immediately transferred by the female parent to the teats, where they remain firmly attached for a considerable time; the milk being injected into their mouths at intervals by means of a special muscle which compresses the glands.

The short period of this evolution is at least one factor in the primitive grade of even the most specialized members of the group. In the advance of their molar teeth from a tritubercular to a grinding type, the author traces a curious parallelism between marsupials and placentals.

The results areaa lack of water-supply and of water-power, the streams becoming mere torrents for a short period and perfectly dry for the rest of the year; lack of a sufficient supply of timber; the denudation of the soil on the hills, and, where the valleys below have insufficient drainage, the formation of swamps.

The local self-government institutions after a short period of feverish and not always well-directed activity, showed symptoms of organic exhaustion.

After a short period of study in Paris on the French Revolution, he spent some time working in the archives of Baden and Bavaria, and published in 1845 Die Geschichte der rheinischen Pfalz, which won for him a professorship extraordinarius at Heidelberg.

Barley, on the other hand, is sown in a lighter surface soil, and, with its short period for root-development, relies in a much greater degree on the stores of plant-food within the surface soil.

So great was the shock that for the rest of his life he spent most of his time at a villa at St Veran, near Avignon, returning to his Blackheath residence only for a short period in each year.

The most brilliant star of this constellation, a-Aquilae or Altair, has a parallax of 0.23", and consequently is about eight times as bright as the sun; q-Aquilae is a short-period variable, while Nova Aquilae is a " temporary " or " new " star, discovered by Mrs Fleming of Harvard in 1899.

Fish, as is well known, devour them greedily, and enjoy a veritable feast during the short period in which any particular species appears.

Nevertheless owing to the dryness of the climate, the unclouded sun fully warms the earth during the long summer days in those high latitudes, and gives a short period of warm and even hot weather in the immediate neighbourhood of the pole of cold.

After this short period of frost and snow summer comes in its full beauty; the days are very hot, and, although they are always followed by cold nights, vegetation advances at an astonishing rate.

His views met with small support from the assembly, and with the exception of a short period after the decree of September 1871, by which the emperor raised hopes for Bohemian self-government, he ceased to appear in the senate from 1861 onwards.

In a very short period - within three or four hours after infection - there appears to have been a message conveyed to the defenders of the body both as to the point of attack and the nature of the invasion.

After a short period of government by a committee of three, the congress elected Don Jose de la Riva Aguero to be first president of Peru on the 28th of February 1823.

Here she remained until 317, when, allying herself with Polyperchon, by whom her old enemy had been succeeded in 319, she took the field with an Epirote army; the opposing troops at once declared in her favour, and for a short period Olympias was mistress of Macedonia.

The great variety in the apparent motions of meteors proves that they are not directed from the plane of the ecliptic; hence their orbits are not like the orbits of planets and short-period comets, which are little inclined, but like the orbits of parabolic comets, which often have great inclinations.

An early expression of reviving Lithuanian national consciousness was the appearance of the newspaper" Ausra,"which, printed in East Prussia, lived for three years, though even in that short period its editor, banished from Germany, had to take refuge at Prague.

The air was continually returned and circulated until it was too much contaminated with carbonic acid to be further used, a condition which limited the use of the apparatus to a very short period.

The diplomatic situation became for the moment very acute, but after a short period of bellicose talk the common-sense of both countries prevailed.

Rain is generally preceded by thunder and lightning and falls heavily for a short period.

In the 11th century it belonged to the Seljuks, and in the 12th, under the sway of the Atabegs, particularly of Zenki, it had a short period of splendour.

After a short period of German government, which was highly beneficial to the country, Galicia received after the Constitution of 1867 an exceptional position which was gradually consolidated; the German officials were removed, and the Polish members in the Reichsrat (who represented 71 votes) held the balance between the parties, which brought Galicia, without any effort, great financial advantages at the cost of the other Crown territories.

The French who settled here in 1648 suffered numerous attacks both from the Dutch and the British, but since 1766, except for a short period of British rule in the early part of the 19th century, they have held undisturbed possession.

They were written for the public at large, but few save professed students, who can admire and value his exhaustiveness, will read the many hundreds of pages which he devotes to a short period of history.

Nevertheless, the fact, commented upon by several observers, that even here an infected fly is only infectious for a comparatively short period suggests that this species of fly, at any rate, is not the true alternate host in which the life-cycle of that particular Trypanosome is completed.

It lasted from about 1023 till 1091, but during the short period of its existence was singularly active and typical of its time.

One curious fact regarding them is that, according to inscriptions, they were all excavated within the short period of about thirty-three years, between 1441 and 1474.

Save for a short period of prosperity under the Frankish rulers of Athens (1205-1310), who repaired the katavothra and fostered agriculture, Boeotia long continued in a state of decay, aggravated by occasional barbarian incursions.

Under Macedonian and Roman rule Eretria fell into insignificance; for a short period under Mark Antony, the triumvir, it became a possession of Athens.

From 1753 till within a short period of his death, which took place on the 18th of June 1788, he preached regularly in Nicolson Street church, which was constantly filled with an audience of two thousand persons.

The little we know of his statesmanship during the short period he was in power gives proof of political wisdom.

For a short period in the reign of Epiphanes, when Upper Egypt was in rebellion against the Ptolemaic rule, Thebes was the capital of independent native.

In 1397 the whole of Behar became part of the kingdom of Jaunpur; but a hundred years later it was annexed by the Delhi emperors, by whom - save for a short period - it continued to be held.

During Charles V.'s struggles with the German Protestants, Ferdinand preserved a neutral attitude, which contributed to gain Germany a short period of internal peace.

A short period of Servian predominance followed under Stephen Dushan (1331-1355) whose realm included Albania, Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly and northern Greece.

The rainy season, or invierno, is broken by a short period of dry weather, called the veranillo (little summer), shortly after the December solstice; otherwise it rains every day, the streams overflow, land traffic is suspended, and the air is drenched with moisture and becomes oppressive and pestiferous.

We thus recognize two classes of variables, of which (I) the long-period variables have periods ranging in general from 150 to 450 days, though a few are outside these limits, and (2) the short-period variables have periods less than 50 days (in the majority of cases less than io days).

About 56 Algol variables were known in 1907; the variables of this class are the most difficult to detect, for the short period of obscuration may easily escape notice unless the star is watched continuously.

Ellipsoidal, pear-shaped or hour-glassshaped stars would all give rise to the phenomena of a short-period variable, and doubtless examples of these intermediate forms exist.

Certain clusters contain a remarkable number of short-period variables.

These systems appear as a connecting link between short-period variable stars on the one hand and telescopic double stars on the other.

Within a short period very deplorable results began to show themselves.

England for many years past, in adopting the principle of Public Works Prisons after a certain short period spent in separation, has pronounced in favour of open-air employment in association.

At thirty years of age he appeared in public, and after a short period (we cannot determine how long, but possibly eighteen months) he was crucified, upon the accusation of his countrymen, by the Roman authorities.

As regards the latter, indeed, it is nowadays held that it is at its best within a very short period of the vintage, and that when the characteristic slight " prickling " taste due to carbonic acid derived from the secondary fermentation has disappeared, the wine has lost its attraction for the modern palate.

Bacon, who approved of the increased subsidy, was opposed to the short period in which it was proposed to raise it.

In Bacon's New Atlantis (1624-29) science is the key to universal happiness; Tommaso Campanella's Civitas Solis (1623) portrays a communistic society, and is largely inspired by the Republic of Plato; James Harrington's Oceana (1656), which had a profound influence upon political thought in America, is a practical treatise rather than a romance, and is founded on the ideas that property, especially in land, is the basis of political power, and that the executive should only be controlled for a short period by the same man or men.

An unfortunate occurrence soon after the close of the revolution brought strained relations for a short period between the governments of the United States and Chile.

The young king then enjoyed a short period of peace.

During a short period (1845-1850) an imitation of Etruscan ware was also produced with figures of rich red colour over a body of black.

The cilia may be present during a short period only in the life of a Schizomycete, and their number may vary according to the medium on which the organism is growing.

Sagittae is a short period variable, period 8.38 days, range in magnitude 5.6 to 6.4.

After a short period spent at Cambridge (at God's House, afterwards Christ's College) he entered the university of Paris in 1493, studying successively at the colleges of St Barbe, Montaigu and Navarre, and graduating as master of arts in 1496.

Encke, who determined its remarkably short period.

A short period of freedom was followed by a second offence and a further imprisonment.

It is now generally supposed that Bunyan wrote his Pilgrim's Progress, not during his twelve years' imprisonment, but during a short period of incarceration in 1675, probably in the old gaol on the bridge.

The declaration of peace brought the exchange rate down to the neighbourhood of 10,000, where it remained, with the exception of a short period during the Panama Canal negotiations, when it fell to .6000.

Symons, F.R.S., of the Meteorological Office and of the Royal Meteorological Society, has resulted in the establishment of a vast number of raingauges in different parts of the United Kingdom, and it is generally, though not always, found that the mean rainfall over a long period can be determined, for an area upon which the actual fall is known only for a short period, by assigning to the missing years of the shortperiod gauges, rainfalls bearing the same proportion to those of corresponding years in the long-period gauges that the rainfalls of the known years in the short-period gauges bear to those of corresponding years in the long-period gauges.

In making such comparisons, it is always desirable, if possible, to select as standards longperiod gauges which are so situated that the short-period district lies.

Within the 19th century, however, cast iron became general in the case of large towns; but following the precedent inseparable from the use of weaker conduits, the water was still delivered under very low pressure, rarely more than sufficient to supply taps or tanks near the level of the ground, and generally for only a short period out of each twenty-four hours.

After a short period he gave up his commercial career, and in 1770 became a member of the council for the duchies of Julich and Berg, in which capacity he distinguished himself by his ability in financial affairs, and his zeal in social reform.

He died on the 7th of June 1880 in an asylum after a short period of nervous prostration.

They are born blind, but in a marvellously short period are able to cater for themselves; and their hibernation begins later in the season than with the adults.

For a short period (about 1806) the British government controlled the fisheries, and now they are again in the hands of the French authorities.

At the end of the 10th century they even for a short period exacted tribute from Venice, but their power was temporarily destroyed in 1000, when the Venetians captured and sacked Biograd or Belgrade, the Italian Zaravecchia.

After a short period of freedom she was again arrested for making inflammatory speeches.

Cherry blossoms are in bloom for a short period.

Assisted the wpt loyal players to David ulliott Barry a short period.

Life asset group of baltimore-based chapman about providing sufficient a short period.

It is now considered to be the source of the short-period comets.

Flowers are normally self-pollinated but there is a short period when insects can effect cross-pollination.

Despite being seriously ill, his parents are only allowed on the ICU for a short period of time each day.

The rapid reduction of temperature will cause them to become immobile for a short period.

A short period under high light conditions will effectively kill the microbes.

For a short period of time to control a flare up then a short course of oral steroids may be used.

If the applicants filed a further application within a short period it might be considered vexatious.

In fact, four-wheeled farm wagons were on the scene for a comparatively short period of time.

Though the young emperor was of too phlegmatic a temperament to be carried away by the prevailing excitement and of too practical a turn of mind to adopt wholesale the doctrinaire theories of his selfconstituted, irresponsible advisers, he recognized that great administrative and economic changes were required, and after a short period of hesitation he entered on a series of drastic reforms, of which the most important were the emancipation of the serfs, the thorough reorganization of the judicial administration and the development of local self-government.

A short period of low prices followed the repeal of the Corn Laws, wheat averaging only 38s.

During the short period of the Bourbon rule in 1814 and 1815 he was secretary to the English embassy at Paris.

During this short period in the cabinet he established the naval academy at Annapolis, gave the orders which led to the occupation of California, and sent Zachary Taylor into the debatable land between Texas and Mexico.

Probably there are no works more beneficial to a community in the long run than those like a tunnel between Ireland and Great Britain, which open an entirely new means of communication of strategical as well as commercial value, but are not likely to pay the individual entrepreneur within a short period of time.

After a short period of adapting himself to the old conditions of life, Nicholas found it very pleasant to be at home again.

However, because of the short period nature of this insurance there will be no refund of the premium.

I enjoy God because what I am experiencing now is but for a short period of time and is tainted with sin.

Could this explain the relatively unceremonious human burials in the fill of the ditch that encircled Vaihingen for a short period during the LBK?

After a short period of unprotected exposure you should cover up or put on sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

However, approximately one-half of all infants under the age of three months will suffer with this condition even if only for a short period of time.

You can always let your child try them for a short period of time and stop later.

After all, your child will only wear these clothing items for a very short period of time.

In many states, if the car has been repaired for the same problem four or more times in a short period of time, variable by state law, without the problem being fixed, it is a lemon.

This is a common practice, especially for people who do not want to buy more clothes in a short period of time.

This is the largest amount of power it can generate for a short period of time.

You can sometimes take advantage of deals like "one penny over cost" when they try to move a large amount of inventory in a short period of time.

Your veterinarian can read the results of this non-invasive test in a short period of time.

If you cannot pay your first month in full, your debt can easily double and triple within a short period of time.

Generally speaking, a person who is legally ending a long-term marriage may be more likely to be awarded alimony than someone was only married for a short period of time.

However, many pill manufacturers, including the makers of Acai Berry Supreme, make some pretty outlandish claims about how much weight you can lose in such a short period of time.

Four months is a short period of time to have a skincare regimen "stop working."

However, after you've had your camera for a short period of time, you may want to learn how to take even better pictures of your subjects.

I tried for about 25 years of heavy drinking to accomplish what I have accomplished in sobriety in a short period of time, mainly that I am finally happy and slowly becoming the person I always dreamed of becoming.

Lots of information is given to a person in a short period of time.

Increased aggression may also be a problem for a short period of time, usually up to a week or so after quitting.

Nicotine produces pleasure in the brain, but has a short period of time that it works.

This drug can be habit-forming even if taken in small doses for a short period of time.

This medication is only supposed to be taken for a relatively short period of time and is considered addictive when used in high doses or for longer than prescribed.

The two dated for a short period of time in 2005 before becoming engaged.

The charity turned out to be the United Autism Foundation office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and representatives claim that Jasinski worked for the charity for a short period of three months.

After dating for a short period of time, the two moved in together.

These dolls are generally only available for purchase for a short period of time, since they are limited edition toys.

Some master's programs do require a portion of on-site study or a short period of residency; others make it possible for students to complete all of their coursework online.

Many of these special offers, however, are for very limited sailings or are only available on cruises booked in a short period of time.

It's also not recommended to leave children in the staterooms unattended, even if it is for a short period of time.

Dog owners reported that within a short period of time, sometimes within hours, of feeding their dogs the new formulas, the dogs became very ill.

To gather the nectar, beehives are placed on bluffs, elevated platforms along the river's edge, or even on floats during the short period in April and May when the white tupelo blooms.

The garden soil can freeze as deep as three to four inches and still be ideal for most plants, but only if this freezing lasts for a short period of time.

Anything less would be criminal, because you'll likely end up splurging on another jacket within a short period of time.

Allowing the cover to soak for a short period will help it absorb the lanolin.

If you are still awake after ten minutes, get up and do something else for a short period such as taking a bath or reading a book, but remember to relax.

The action is very fast paced, and you achieve a high level workout in a very short period of time.

Turns some enemies against each other for a short period of time.

Second, they should be the type of game that you can play for a short period of time or a long period of time, with no penalty to the gamer on either end of the spectrum.

If you manage to hit a Cucco approximately eight times or so, you will be granted the ability to control the Cucco for a short period of time.

Once you have opened any bottle of wine, you should do your best to finish it in a short period.

If you have a white that you want to serve, but you forgot to put it in the fridge to cool down, then you can put it in a bottle chiller and in a very short period of time you have a perfectly chilled wine to serve to your guests.

If there is an area of their living quarters that gets sunlight, it helps to let the baby lie there in only a diaper for a short period of time each day.

Sometimes there is a short period of crying for a minute or two after the release.

Epidemic-Refers to a situation in which a particular disease rapidly spreads among many people in the same geographical region in a relatively short period of time.

Brief application (about 10 minutes) of cold packs to spastic muscles may help ease pain and improve function for a short period of time.

Electrical stimulation may be used to reduce spasticity for a short period of time or to stimulate a weak muscle to counteract the action of a stronger, spastic muscle.

After a short period of time (one hour up to one to two days) when the patient complains of fever and muscle aches, more severe symptoms can develop.

Most cases of stomatitis in children are benign and resolve within a relatively short period of time.

Acute-Refers to a disease or symptom that has a sudden onset and lasts a relatively short period of time.

It can be acknowledged as a relatively short period of time in a baby's life, but it seems like an eternity to the parents.

Gross motor skills develop over a relatively short period of time.

Syncope-A loss of consciousness over a short period of time, caused by a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain.

Children who fall below a particular weight range for their age or who dip below two or more percentile curves on the chart over a short period of time will likely have a more thorough evaluation to find out if there is a problem.

These babies will do fine if they are delivered in a short period of time following the onset of the late decelerations.

By contrast, the effects of gigantism are typically dramatic, with remarkable changes over a short period of time.

It is not called for when the NSAID is being used for a short period of time or in patients with other risk factors.

Parents of bullies also need to seek psychological help for their child if the bullying continues for even a short period of time.

In addition, it means that usable MRI images can be obtained in a very short period of time (1.5-2 minutes on average) rather than the longer periods of testing required when radioactive materials are used.

In most cases, they are prescribed for a short period of time to treat a specific infection.

Acute lead poisoning, which is somewhat rare, occurs when a relatively large amount of lead is taken into the body over a short period of time.

Redness typically fades in a very short period of time, depending on the skin's sensitivity.

Enleve products can be very difficult to find today - like most infomercial products, the company enjoyed great success for an extremely short period of time.

Sarah Potempa's traditional work, paired with her adventurous spirit, has made her a great success in a short period of time.

Many resale remodeling projects can be completed in a short period of time for very little money, but they can add immeasurable appeal to a home as it is put on the market.

Suspend your monthly payment for a short period of time if you have money coming which will be used to pay the missed payments, such as an insurance settlement or a tax refund.

Because buying clothing for such a short period of time can be expensive, consider checking out comparison shopping sites.

Because some light cramping and PMS-like symptoms may occur along with the bleeding, women who are not trying to conceive can mistake this for a short period.

Because you will only wear your maternity clothes for a short period of time, you probably would prefer to spend less than you would on your regular wardrobe.

What can complicate this sign of pregnancy is that there is also implantation bleeding, which occurs around eight days after conception and takes the form of very light vaginal bleeding that lasts only for a short period of time.

This incredible amount of expansion, over a relatively short period of time, can cause some abdominal pain; the amount and severity of the pain varies from one woman to another.

Not only did she have two children within a relatively short period of time, but she also suffered through a difficult divorce.

For a short period of time, Lee sold only jackets and jeans.

An extra wide 13 mm foil shaver covers a large amount of space in a short period.

Using online resources is the quickest way to see hundreds of griddle reviews and ratings in a short period of time.

You receive dozens of phone calls or emails from the organization in a short period of time or you feel like you're being threatened or intimidated into making a donation.

Due to the fact that costumes for infants are incredibly impractical, it's important to remember that the outfit will probably only be worn for a short period of time.

It is how you communicate with someone you have known for a short period of time.

The mini-dates will be several minutes long with the premise being that first impressions count and that you usually know within a short period of time if you'd like to see someone again.

Speed dating is a party or singles event that offers a place to meet one-on-one with other singles for a short period of time.

Speed dating attracts busy singles who want a way to meet a lot of people face to face in a short period of time.

Unlike a loud bar, crowded with intoxicated people, a dating website allows you to learn a lot about a person's interests in a short period of time.

As mentioned, professionals rely heavily on doorknob bags when they wish to reach a large group of people in a short period of time.

A Gemini can go from being a delightful companion to a moody antagonist in very short period of time.

While there is the initial passion and flame between these signs, different natures between the Earth and Fire sign can drive them apart after a short period of time.

The offer is only good for a short period of time, such as the day of your birthday.

Remember that trial offers are not free samples; they are memberships or subscriptions that are free only for a short period of time.

If you need to build a small emergency fund and can afford to take a hit in your daily budget for a short period of time, be aggressive.

It was broadcast almost every single weekday except for a short period of contractual dispute, and was considered to be one of the longest running plot lines to ever hit the airwaves.

These piercings are inserted for a short period of time into specific areas to enhance the sexual experience.

In the history of body art, women have only been getting inked for a relatively short period of time.

On the other hand, if you've only applied paint for the weekend, you can remove it again with rubbing alcohol or baby oil in a short period of time.

More than 40% of lip tattoos fade away completely in a very short period of time.

Because of the high quality and strong construction, Joseph Bulova found he sold a number of these watches in a short period of time.

The course, following an intensive format, is one of immersion; aspiring teachers absorb the practices and philosophies of yoga in a short period of time by living them in addition to studying them.

Not only do you earn your certification in a short period of time, but you also open up the opportunity to study yoga in another country or region, and possibly have a life-changing experience for a few weeks.

Individuals sometimes buy or sell several vehicles over a short period of time.

This demand and the short production period mean that it can be difficult to find a Comanche in a short period of time.

Those that are not properly cleaned will rust quickly and a significant amount of rust can develop in a short period of time.

Binging is eating large amounts of food in a relatively short period of time, in quantities beyond what a normal person would eat in the same amount of time.

It is extremely important to understand that the Ionamin diet pill is only used for a short period of time.

As a side note, some short-term studies were conducted regarding cholesterol and the Atkins diet that concluded that over a short period of time, LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels dropped for Atkins dieters over this period of time.

Salt is widely reported to have a direct impact on blood pressure and a higher than recommended intake can significantly raise the blood pressure over a relatively short period of time.

There probably is not a person on the planet who hasn't heard of Jared Fogle or the Subway diet that allowed him to shed a tremendous amount of weight in a relatively short period of time.

Instead, it is a medically recommended diet that is undertaken for a short period of time.

Due to the number of negative associations connected with the drug, it may be wise to follow an hCG plan for only a short period.

You can get an intense workout in a short period of time with a jump rope.

Each of the following warm ups can be done for a short period of time, eventually going through the whole list.

Like P90X, it features intense cardio, and it is designed to help you lose a significant amount of weight in a short period of time, specifically, 60 days.

The policies are only available to healthy people or families, and provide coverage for a short period.

Sometimes employer-provided coverage is sufficient if you plan on paying for some costs out-of-pocket, but with families the cost of checkups can become high in a relatively short period of time.

These plans are only for a short period of time and are ideal for graduate students who already know the specific period of time before they will obtain health insurance through another source.

You can wash microfiber undergarments, hang them to dry and they'll be ready to wear in a very short period of time, often just a couple of hours.

During the short period of time that he was alive (January of 1756 to December of 1791), he composed well of 600 works.

Just as she whips the Biggest Loser contestants into shape in a short period of time, Michaels will use her style of tough love to show these families how to shape up.

These bees typically live in colonies, one sting can become several stings within a short period of time.

If you're not equipped to handle the increase in traffic, you can sabotage your own rating by not having food available on a consistent basis for a short period of time.

Before starting a blog about preschool, consider how long you'll want to focus on this relatively short period of a child's school career.

But we know that the pressure of the barbarians began to be felt seriously in the later part of the 2nd century, and after long struggles the whole or almost the whole district east of Rhine and north of Danube was lost - seemingly all within one short period - about A.D.

The understanding between Hastings and Francis, originating in this state of affairs, was for a short period extended to general policy.

At an early age he entered the cloister; and in 423 he became bishop of Cyrrhus, a small city in a wild district between Antioch and the Euphrates, where, except for a short period of exile, he spent the remainder of his life.