cut short

Example Sentences

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Tuchel's playing career was cut short by injury.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At the time, the surge proved temporary, ultimately cut short by rising inflation and interest rates.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Ekitike made the biggest impact of the new signings until his season was cut short in April when he ruptured his Achilles tendon.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

After his career at Dartmouth was cut short, Ben Rice was desperate to find a place to play.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

It was the first time we’d had contact in over two months, since our phone call he’d cut short to hang out with Pete.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas