The competition had a brief existence, running for just three seasons in 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05.

It is estimated that about 180,000 to 200,000 men served in the Army throughout its brief existence.

Minnesota Independent has broken a number of major stories in its brief existence.

Nothing and no one would be improved by her brief existence.

They had a brief existence from 1649 until 1651 and were constantly attacked by government.

During their brief existence two members of the organisation were killed.

Bill Door was dead, or at least had ceased his brief existence.

For what do you offer him in his brief existence?

The team, he said, has grown significantly in its brief existence.

During its brief existence, it was only a gravel road.