in short
Example Sentences
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A ban would likely target diesel, which has come in short supply globally—and it probably would be short-lived so as to avoid important disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Companies working on AI are hungry for more computing power, which is in short supply relative to the demands of the industry.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
King Charles III said the temporary transfer was a "a precious symbol of trust at a time when trust seems sadly to be in short supply between nations".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The meow, in short, is meant for us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Since candles are in short supply, we fit them for only ten minutes, but as long as we sing the song, that doesn’t matter.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
