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short

[shawrt] / ʃɔrt /




ADJECTIVE
crumbly
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Intuitive Machines, Redwire, and AST have short interests in the 20% range.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The euro fell against the dollar after the ECB raised rates by a quarter point as broadly expected, but stopped short of providing clear signals about further rate rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Green Dot contends that the school district opted for a narrowly bureaucratic perspective to conclude incorrectly that Locke has fallen fatally short of the mark under Green Dot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They have each written short scripts and texts that will be used in performances and installations.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Kathy’s heart started to pound, her palms were sweaty, and her breath was short, but she kept her eyes on her moshom, and what SJ had said echoed in her mind.

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




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