shortcut

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Microsoft says it built the model "from scratch" with "no distillation" of rival models -- a common shortcut that involves copying a competitor's outputs to train a new system more cheaply and quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In other words, it’s less a dip starter than a shortcut to onion-forward umami.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Kieron Sharp, chairman of FACT, said illegal streaming was "not a harmless shortcut".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A shortcut: Check the dashboard menus to see their real-world miles per kilowatt-hour reading.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

As usual, he took the shortcut, stepping from arm to arm of the lounge chair and then vaulting over the back of the sofa.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers