shortlist

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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

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

According to Lallois, Montaclair began his invention in 2015, around the time a Besançon newspaper carried a story headlined: "Local man on shortlist for Nobel."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Each of us has a shortlist of movies we find ourselves rewatching, movies we will finish even if they’re half-over when we tune in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Now, our goal is to get on that shortlist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026