cut short

Example Sentences

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Tributes to Tinseltown's legendary daughter began on Sunday, with the Academy Museum opening "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon," an exhibit celebrating her film career and life cut short.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When the trip was cut short due to bad weather, they took their daughters to visit a friend whose family had a small cabin on Treasure Island, also known as Reach Island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The Sikh Federation UK released a statement following the verdicts, saying: "Henry's life has tragically been cut short by a moment of madness by an individual for which there can be no excuses."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A devoted uncle came from Chicago to visit family in Los Angeles and see the boys in blue play the Cubs last month, but his trip was cut short by a tragic accident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

She had a new scar on her chin, and her dirty blond hair had been cut short and ragged, like someone had attacked it with a pair of safety scissors.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan