shortlist

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According to Lallois, Montaclair began his invention in 2015, around the time a Besançon newspaper carried a story headlined: "Local man on shortlist for Nobel."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Jain said in 2024 that he delivered to Buffett and the Berkshire board a shortlist of candidates for his successor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Each of us has a shortlist of movies we find ourselves rewatching, movies we will finish even if they’re half-over when we tune in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Now, our goal is to get on that shortlist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello, Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland wing Kyle Steyn were also on the shortlist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026