shorts

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And since losses from some of those shorts could be unlimited, the covering of those positions could trigger a stampede of buying, a circumstance known on Wall Street as a short squeeze.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In New York City or Chicago or San Diego, there is nothing remarkable about seeing young men wearing Carhartt work jackets, Stüssy skate shorts or a T-shirt from Supreme with its coveted, Barbara Kruger-esque logo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After being stopped in the international arrivals area, Lyons - who was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and carrying a rucksack - was handed over to I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Area Resort Police.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

One such TikTok video of a young woman dancing in shorts and a cropped top has had 4 million views since last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He had to wear shorts, even in the coldest weather, which wasn’t that great when you were a cold-blooded creature.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness