in short

Example Sentences

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The Powell Fed, in short, offered an unprecedented level of what academics refer to as forward guidance, or indications of any sort that telegraph the likely path of short-term interest rates.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

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

Not all patches are in short supply: The most commonly used patches are twice-weekly patches, and these are the ones that are difficult to find.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It was all rather unsettling to think about; in short, it would be a relief to get away from Ashton Place for a while—and to London!

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood