As it turns out, we just came for a short visit.

You wouldn't know from your short visit here but we're not a productive people.

You are right: even a short visit is worth it.

All of us in turn received leave for short visits to our families.

She was allowed to take him away, but only for short visits to her family.

Let's say you're only in town for a short visit.

Except for a short visit, he did not see his father again until 1912.

Still, Gray knew he had better stop by for a short visit.

I'm supposed to be just going on a short visit.

"Yes; I'm going home for a short visit to see the place where my father was born."