cut short
Example Sentences
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In June, Black appeared for questioning by the committee but the session was cut short when he left abruptly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
He said passengers were initially offered a 15% refund due to the air conditioning problems, which was increased to 40% when the cruise was cut short on the penultimate day.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
South Korea's annual joint military drills with the US will be cut short by six days at the request of Washington, its defence ministry has announced.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Although his rock career was cut short — he didn’t have the chops to play metal songs on bass — it flipped a switch for a young Díaz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Her long brown hair is now cut short, up to her ears, and she’s got bangs, too, short little bangs that hit halfway on her forehead.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
