in short

Example Sentences

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You should still be able to speak in short sentences, but you should not be able to sing or carry on a continuous conversation comfortably.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Sympathy might well be in short supply for Scheffler.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The reason isn’t mysterious: key components like memory are surging in price and in short supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Accompanying Intel’s stock surge is an increase in short interest and positioning headwinds, according to a recent analysis by S3.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Every inch of his bedroom floor was covered in short, spiky yew tree leaves.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness