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short

[shawrt] / ʃɔrt /




ADJECTIVE
crumbly
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Ministers also want 55% of short trips to be active by 2035 - including what is described as a "stage" of a journey, such as walking or cycling to onward public transport.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Nonetheless, the expectations from the boss are extraordinary—nothing short of hoisting the trophy at MetLife Stadium would make him happy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Let California Kids Hear and Klugo have been steadfast in their response that insurance costs would be minimal and the state program falls far short of fulfilling needs throughout the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

So, with Wednesday’s drop in SPX, the chart can no longer be considered positive for the short term.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

A short dirt path took me to a small field, and there it was: Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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