short-handed
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But he said the department is short-handed, and increasing enforcement permanently is not feasible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
It seemed the match was going to be easier for the Mexicans with South Africa short-handed, but fans began to boo the Mexican players after they stopped attacking and appeared nervous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
It was also hard to fill open jobs after the pandemic, and businesses don’t want to get caught short-handed again.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, so forcing a team to play short-handed could compel remaining employees to find productivity hacks faster than they otherwise would have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
We got to the bedroom door in time to hear Grandpa say, “Best go on now, Miss Love. They short-handed at the store.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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