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short

[shawrt] / ʃɔrt /




ADJECTIVE
crumbly
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Activists say that government agencies that help locate missing people are so short of staff and resources that searches are often delayed for months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Nonetheless, just two short paragraphs generated a great deal of controversy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A year ago, the weekly index—it measures nine things, from margin debt to trading volume to short interest—had a reading of 0.19.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

That contrasts with ether, where funding is negative — suggesting short sellers are willing to pay to maintain bearish positions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Don’t take us for fools!” the short one snarled.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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