shortest
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Florida firefighter sets record as shortest woman in profession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The controversy arose from the fact that there was a 77-centimetre discrepancy between the officially measured distance of the pit lane and the real shortest route a driver could legally take.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Lauer had given up more than three runs in just two other outings since the Dodgers acquired him from the Blue Jays in mid-May, and Tuesday marked his shortest start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
After adjusting for various risk factors, the study found that patients with private insurance faced the shortest wait times, and those on Medicaid experienced the longest—even longer than the uninsured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
I’d had such high hopes for Hope Springs, and it was looking to be our shortest stay yet.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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