shortlist

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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

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

Carrick has been named on a six-man shortlist for the top flight's manager of the season award.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The shortlist of options for the road's name was drawn up after discussions with local politicians, community representatives and council officers.

From BBC • May 14, 2026