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Unfortunately I agree with you that with the gnat-like attention span the studios (and viewing audiences) have these days, I'm sure they'll cancel it inside a month if it doesn't magically turn into a blockbuster in the next 30 days.

From Dollhouse To Charnel House 2009

Not that this is the format I will use for all writing and with no concessions to our gnat-like attention span culture …

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UEFA said it wants to make sure that the European tradition of singing at soccer matches is not drowned out by the monotonous, gnat-like buzzing of the plastic South African trumpets that were alternately mesmerizzzzzzing and maddening at the World Cup this summer.

Vuvuzelas banned from Euro 2012, Champions League 2010

One of the energy needles, driving down from above, carried away a section of the hull amidships and the gnat-like attacker reeled drunkenly from its course.

"Power" by Harl Vincent, part 11 Johnny Pez 2010

We're subjected to endless press conferences pushing petty political agendas (and gnat-like PR flacks berating us for not printing their spin verbatim like ideologically friendly blogs).

Susan J. Demas: Yes, Virginia, You Can Be Too Cynical About Politics 2009

But it does have the jejunes, a gnat-like bug which comes out at sundown and is fierce.

Christmas in Mexico-Where is a good place to go? 2007

And the threat of a gnat-like Mr. Helm skating full speed into them forces players to make passes before they're ready, increasing the likelihood of costly mistakes.

Rise of the Postseason Hell-Raisers 2009

Has our collective political attention span become so gnat-like that two states can be essentially ignored and we barrel on as though they are merely potholes on the primary road?

Catherine Specter: Nostalgia For Days Of Impeachment 2008

Lofton, a gnat-like nuisance to the Yankees - one of his many former teams - so far in this series, walked on four pitches to lead off the 11th against Luis Vizcaino.

USATODAY.com - Baseball - N.Y. Yankees vs. Cleveland 2006

It doesn't matter either; It will be gone in a matter days. even hours, if my gnat-like attention span stays true to form.

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