go short

Example Sentences

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Signs of what Chevalier will bring were seen during his debut against Spurs, with PSG opting to go short on goal-kicks and showing no fear when using him in general play.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

"The macro is signalling you to sell or go short, but you'd be very cautious because of the ability of a short market to bite back," said Bhar.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2022

“Our mandate is to find the 200 best companies in the world and invest in them and find the 200 worst companies in the world and go short on them,” he would explain.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

What do you have to go short with?

From Slate • Jan. 18, 2022

"Yes; who do you suppose he's selling for; who's willing to go short at this stage of the game?"

From A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West by Norris, Frank