shrift
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Focused on Mr. David’s career, “Emperor of Nothing” gives short shrift to Mr. David’s romantic history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Other key issues also get short shrift in the page-and-a-half deal.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Executives hoping for a sympathetic hearing for underwhelming numbers this earnings season are likely to receive short shrift and might have to brace for a stock tumble.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Both shows foreground queer characters – bisexual men and women, specifically – whose attractions aren’t discounted or given short shrift.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
At the time, however, my report was given short shrift because of another related report with greater ramifications.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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