1.   Affected fish are dipped in such a solution for a short period and then can be safely returned to the pool.

2.   Alongside the new-fangled blast furnace the traditional bloom process must have continued to occupy many people for short periods every year.

3.   An operational System should be able to forecast, detect and react to dangerous pollution levels within a short period.

4.   At least for the short period of time he expected the combat to last.

5.   Generally, this condition persists for only a short period as the enzyme system usually becomes functional within several days after birth.

6.   Germany achieved spectacular economic success in a relatively short period of time.

7.   He lived for a short period in Manchester.

8.   His playing improved in a very short period of time.

9.   I learned a lot during my short period as a junior reporter.