cutting short
Example Sentences
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Tom Roebuck takes Feyi-Waboso's place on the right wing in what will be his first appearance since a try-scoring display against New Zealand in November, with a broken toe cutting short his Autumn Nations campaign.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
Students left campus, cutting short the fall semester at the prestigious university, set atop a hill on the east side of the New England city of about 195,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
The university is warning foreigners to follow in Lu’s footsteps by skipping or cutting short travel outside the U.S. after finals end next week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal in March barred Martinelli from standing, cutting short his attempted political revival, because he had been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for money laundering.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024
After cutting short their lesson in favor of a stroll, Celaena and Nehemia walked through the spacious halls of the castle, guards trailing behind them.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
