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

The Sikh Federation UK released a statement following the verdicts, saying: "Henry's life has tragically been cut short by a moment of madness by an individual for which there can be no excuses."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Her teeth had fallen out when she returned and, after having her hair shaved or cut short after deportation, she never grew her hair out again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

A devoted uncle came from Chicago to visit family in Los Angeles and see the boys in blue play the Cubs last month, but his trip was cut short by a tragic accident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

They all laughed, but it was cut short once someone shouted out, “Five oh!”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro