shortest

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However, for those in the northern hemisphere, it is generally recognised as the midsummer date with the longest amount of daylight and the shortest period of darkness.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

"A process is underway... to approve all pending applications in the shortest time possible."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 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

Although the octopuses did not always choose the shortest path, they became faster at reaching the correct location as the trials progressed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It’d be the world’s shortest fight, but at least I’d go down swinging.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin