be short
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It’s hard to say what these minutes will tell us; they are likely to be short and to the point, and contain little forward guidance.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026
Vendors were again reported to be short of stock, and there were reports of container-shipping delays on key maritime routes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
For Ohtani, the ramp from the IL to postseason play will be short.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
So while the sprint to replace Platner will be short, it promises to be plenty intense.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
Though many mothers expect the separations to be short, typically they last six to eight years, says Analuisa Espinoza, a Los Angeles Unified School District social worker who specializes in immigrants.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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