for a short time

for a short time(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por un breve período
I lived in Santo Domingo for a short time.Viví en Santo Domingo por un breve período.
b. durante un breve período
We worked together for a short time, but then he left the company.Trabajamos juntos durante un breve período, pero después dejó la empresa.
c. poco tiempo
Fortunately, these side effects lasted only for a short time.Afortunadamente, esos efectos secundarios duraron solo poco tiempo.
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