cut short

Example Sentences

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The former midfielder won 73 caps for Italy and was a member of their 2006 World Cup-winning side, but his reign as manager could be cut short if they lose to Northern Ireland.

From BBC

After his father’s baseball career was cut short due to an injury, Russell and his family moved to Florida before eventually settling down in California, where his father pursued an acting career.

From MarketWatch

Latvia's Defence Minister, Andris Spruds, cut short a visit to Ukraine and returned to Latvia in the wake of the incident.

From BBC

But it wasn't meant to end like this - with Salah essentially agreeing to cut short his contract and Liverpool letting him leave on a free this summer.

From BBC

Higher oil prices will cut short the previously expected economic acceleration, and so Goldman now favors stocks with secular rather than cyclical growth profiles.

From MarketWatch