1The shortness of the meeting was a welcome surprise to everyone involved.
2Critics argued that the shortness of the film's narrative undermined its overall impact.
3The shortness of her temper was legendary, and her colleagues learned to tread carefully around her.
4The shortness of the poem belied its complexity and depth, which only revealed themselves upon close reading.
5There is a certain beauty in the shortness of life, which can inspire us to live more mindfully and authentically.