short
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He was stunned when it was a short talk, followed a few hours later by an email telling him he was canned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
They have each written short scripts and texts that will be used in performances and installations.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Heaney believes that Netflix could catch a break from this short form video competition as more countries implement social media bans for teens.
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
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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Vocabulary lists containing short
Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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