in short

Example Sentences

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She was, in short, a golden child from a prominent family, bound for success.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Because mice sleep in short bursts throughout the day and night, they provided a detailed view of how growth hormone changes across sleep stages.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

He emphasized, however, that upside will likely be limited to between $140 billion and $145 billion as clean-room availability remains in short supply.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

What’s more, helium, a byproduct of natural gas production, is in short supply because of the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

I’m losing purchase—I have almost no tread on my shoes and my left foot slides in short jerks toward the door.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen