short list
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Schmid’s reference to inflation-fighting policy actions adds him to a short list of Fed officials who have hinted that an interest-rate increase could be called for if inflation remains stubborn or rises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
On the men's side, former West Ham star Dimitri Payet and Newcastle winger Laurent Robert are two that fans may remember - but those that make it all the way form a short list.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Scientists have now added another to that short list by observing neutrinos convert carbon atoms into nitrogen inside a massive underground detector.
From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025
Scott Jacoby of “That Certain Summer” and Anthony Murphy of “Tom Brown’s School Days,” who both won in 1973 at 16 and 17, respectively, round out the short list.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025
If Luke had to count the truly decent people in his life, it would be a short list.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
