shortest
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It did find that privately insured patients experienced the shortest delays, but those for Medicare patients were only minimally different from the privately insured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
After adjusting for various risk factors, the study found that patients with private insurance faced the shortest wait times, and those on Medicaid experienced the longest—even longer than the uninsured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
A total of 56 people were given jail sentences -- including Xu's two sons -- with the shortest term one year and 10 months, China's state news agency Xinhua reported.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Messi has averaged the shortest distance of all Argentina outfield players to have featured for 20-plus minutes at the tournament - covering just 8.2km per 90 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
She had faith that this assertive but peaceful protest would help women win the federal suffrage amendment in the shortest time possible.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
