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short

[shawrt] / ʃɔrt /




ADJECTIVE
crumbly
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Rocket Lab’s short interest is about 6%, close to the average.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They missed long ones, short ones, free throws and layups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But the results show he fell short of persuading enough Angelenos to make the runoff.

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

Stretching for the branch below her, she took a tumble and her short arms missed the limb.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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