shortest

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Consider Wednesday’s outing: it was Ohtani’s shortest start of the season, five innings and 88 pitches of what Roberts and Ohtani agreed was a “grind.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Dubai crude, which is in shortest supply, already topped $150 last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When you think about your work and your company, Complexly, you don’t want to squish it down to the shortest version, right?

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Chelsea delayed the start of pre‑season training but ultimately had only 35 days, the club's shortest ever break between seasons and two days fewer than the Covid‑affected 2019‑20 and 2020‑21 cycles.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

My heart raced and my legs trembled as I gave the shortest talk in the history of Santa Maria High School.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez