shortlist
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A major book fair is making a shortlist of outstanding book categories, choosing from seven options: literature, linguistics, art, history, philosophy, law, and economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The city of Pacifica had been on the shortlist for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, managed through FEMA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Jolly was part of the first ever all-British shortlist for the award.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
That's not a shortlist that screams 'extensive worldwide search'.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
At Berkshire’s annual meeting in May, Abel told shareholders he had a shortlist of companies he was interested in buying, at the right price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
