shorter

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Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Shorter patrols run through November and December, while in the summer, once the ice has broken up, the area is patrolled by ships.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Blakey also notably invited his band’s members to compose: Through the Messengers, the world first heard memorable songs written by saxophonist Wayne Shorter, as well as pianist Bobby Timmons’s classic, “Moanin’.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Shorter, workforce-focused programs are often cheaper and can get workers into the labor market faster.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

“He’s cute, yeah. Shorter than I usually go for though. Like five seven, maybe five six without the boots. Photoshop-blue eyes, like an alien.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera