shorts

Example Sentences

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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

Just know the beach will always draw them back to sunny Southern California as the three sat in the Redondo Union volleyball locker room wearing shorts, sandals and their MIT shirts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

What worked best for Bryan was the more British and surreal elements, like "Cilla Black impressions" and William Shakespeare returning to Stratford-on-Avon from London on a stolen scooter and wearing short shorts.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

With my cousin’s tiny fist clutching my denim shorts and Emma beside me, we head for the parking lot.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller