Within a very short period of time, Layla was pregnant.

A volatile image is one that exists only for a short period of time.

Using an interaction model, any person can create interactivities in a very short period of time.

This is an astonishing amount of progress in a remarkably short period of time in human history.

Three years is not a short period, and a great deal can be accomplished during that time.

If it does, ocean levels would rise by a few metres in a very short period of time.

The reduced requirements resulted mainly from delays in the recruitment of staff during the short period of time.

In addition there are often data limitations and a need to make a decision within a short time period.

Nevertheless, UNIFIL was able to regain and assert its freedom of movement within a very short period of time.

These undesirable consequences of the expansion of world markets have assumed alarming proportions within a relatively short period of time.

The institutions of NEPAD have been created and its programme has been elaborated in a remarkably short period of time.

In a short period of time, the world s citizens can make deep inroads in the fight against disease, hunger, and poverty.

Such progress, had it really been made in such a short period of time, would no doubt be an amazing feat.

The reduced requirements were attributable to the fact that no observation equipment could be procured during the short period of time.

In a short period of time, it has become a true cornerstone of the fight against impunity at the international level.

In addition, the lactation period is short.

3 axis short period seismometers are required.

The reforms that Turkey has already implemented in a very short period of time, thanks to its EU candidate status, are impressive.

Short term memory (or primary or active memory ) is the capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Time is growing short.

In the short time period I have, I want to show you a little bit of a sense about how we do this.

But China would surpass the US in a relatively short period of time even if we measured both countries economies in nominal terms.

Not all in one day, but over a short period.

But time is running very short.

Available for a short time 1998.

It begins with brief descriptions of several recent cartel cases in countries that have been actively enforcing competition laws for a relatively short period of time.

The second thing we need to do is we need to just look back at how far we have come in such a short period of time.

The same is true for the most recent eurozone member, Estonia, whose rigorous wage restraint ensured competitiveness in the single market in a short period of time.

For the period 1992 to 1995, the report falls short of substantial data, the related period being the wartime.

But how was China able to build a modern industrial base within a relatively short period of time from its traditional, patrimonial family contracts and archaic constitutional structures?

It also restricts the use of pre trial detention, requiring it to be imposed only in exceptional circumstances and for as short a period of time as possible.

Given the background to the Rome Statute, it is indeed remarkable that the number of States parties has risen to 100 within such a short period of time.

Six years seemed an appropriate period, neither too short nor too long.

Fawkes left the country for a short time.

A short time later, the Fifth Angel arrives.

In an unbelievably short period of time, our Republic set up systems for the production of ammunition and armaments and hosted many industrial enterprises relocated from the war zones.

The Commission has not had time, in the short period available since the end of October 2005, to investigate meaningfully the following issues that were raised in the previous report

This often obliges the Institute to prepare contracts for consultants several times, even though the contracts relate to the same specific functions and are for a short period of time.

Under paragraph 6 of the OECD Commentary, activities existing for a very short period of time could lead to a permanent establishment when the nature of the business so justified.

The authors conclude that marine reserves can make a significant positive contribution to the biological diversity of both target and non target species in a relatively short period of time.

During part of this period he continued living in Los Angeles, working at a pickle factory for a short time but also spending some time roaming about the United States, working sporadically and staying in cheap rooming houses.

Such were the errors committed over short time horizons.

Time is short, since global problems are mounting rapidly.

The marriage ended after a short time in divorce.

The classic case is Britain s short lived return to gold in the interwar period.