cut short

Example Sentences

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At the time, the surge proved temporary, ultimately cut short by rising inflation and interest rates.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Ekitike made the biggest impact of the new signings until his season was cut short in April when he ruptured his Achilles tendon.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

After his career at Dartmouth was cut short, Ben Rice was desperate to find a place to play.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The British guard played for the Oregon Ducks during the 2019-2020 season before it was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Earlier in the summer, Luma had sent word around that she expected her players to get their hair cut short, a rule that hadn’t gone over well with some of the Under Fifteens’ best players.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John