shortest

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They also used the shortest path in a non-Riemannian space to account for diminishing returns in color perception, another effect that had not been fully captured by the older approach.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Ace Mason Edwards struggled through his shortest outing of the season, yielding three earned runs in just three innings with four walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Greenland is on the shortest route for missiles between Russia and the United States.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Dubai crude, which is in shortest supply, already topped $150 last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Cynthia, after looking both ways, ran across the street and into the cemetery because through the graveyard was the shortest way home.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds