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short cut

[shawrt-kuht] / ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt /


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Such a short cut could allow Chinese companies to catch up.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Taking a short cut on the long walk to school, she stumbles on a pond in a wooded area.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 31, 2025

A mullet is commonly referred to as being "business in the front and a party in the back" because of its short cut at the front, top and sides, and length in the back.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2023

“There are times when people react and think that government actions can be a short cut to getting things done,” he said.

From Washington Post Mar. 8, 2023

‘I suppose we haven’t lost more than two days by my short cut through the Forest! But perhaps the delay will prove useful — it may have put them off our trail.’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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