shortlist

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Trump has yet to nominate a replacement for Makary, though the options have been narrowed to a shortlist, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

People will be able to vote for up to six of their favourites from the shortlist.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Abel said during Berkshire’s annual meeting earlier this month that it had a shortlist of companies it is interested in buying, either in part or in whole—at the right price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Fulham's Marco Silva and former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso are understood to be among the options on the club's shortlist.

From BBC • May 16, 2026