shortest
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A total of 56 people were given jail sentences -- including Xu's two sons -- with the shortest term one year and 10 months, China's state news agency Xinhua reported.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Cricket statisticians include The Hundred data in T20 records, meaning Buttler now has 14,833 runs in the shortest formats.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
She said she felt her only option was to have her children close together so she could be off work for the shortest time possible.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The Tour’s top prize, the yellow jersey, goes to the rider with the shortest composite time over three weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Can I call you Goz?” the manager asked after they shook hands, and she said yes, but before she said yes, she paused, the slightest and shortest of pauses, but still a pause.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
