be short

Example Sentences

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There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Total-loss homeowners in Altadena estimate they will be short about $550,000 even after insurance payments, while in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, residents estimate the gap will be around $1.19 million and $1.73 million, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Japanese shipper’s earnings have been volatile, reflecting the cyclical nature of global trade, particularly in container shipping, where contracts tend to be short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The Portugal playmaker remains a class act and will not be short of offers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But there’s a long tradition, going back at least to the sixteenth century, of using while at the head of a sentence to mean “although” or “whereas”: While he may be short, he’s wiry.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner