short list
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A short list of tools, reached for over and over again, until they start to feel less like equipment and more like extensions of your hands.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
Schmid’s reference to inflation-fighting policy actions adds him to a short list of Fed officials who have hinted that an interest-rate increase could be called for if inflation remains stubborn or rises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Vinyl Room joins a short list of places where audiophiles can go to listen to music on hi-fi equipment, which many argue is the best way to experience it.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Carson admitted that when he was first applying for jobs "there was a short list of options".
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
From that point on, President Bush included me on his short list of world leaders whom he briefed on important issues.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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