shortlist

Example Sentences

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A shortlist of artworks handpicked by the former president now dot the 19.3-acre campus in Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 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

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

From that 34-shirt shortlist, Curacao's away shirt was the most popular choice by BBC Sport readers of those presently not set to feature.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The shortlist, chosen by a panel of wildlife experts, excluded household pets.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026