shortest
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Reed's 40-day tenure was the shortest in Premier League history for almost two decades, until Sam Allardyce took that record in 2022-23 with a 30-day spell at Leeds United that ended in relegation.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
It was the shortest outing of any of the Dodgers’ starters, but he still held the Braves to one run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
“We have the shortest lifespans of any wealthy country,” said Jerold Mande, chief executive of Nourish Science, a nonprofit, and a former FDA and Agriculture Department official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Florida firefighter sets record as shortest woman in profession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
He was definitely the shortest commando I’d ever seen.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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