short
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It has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, while stopping short of more dramatic action.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The National Symphony commissioned symphonies from Roy Harris and William Schuman as well as Alan Hovhaness’ “Ode to Freedom,” a lovely short violin concerto written for Yehudi Menuhin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
Located a short walk from Singapore's famous Botanic Gardens, the property sits in a prime district of the land-scarce city-state.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Burry didn’t elaborate much on the reasons for this short, but the company’s equipment is used to build out data centers and chip-manufacturing hubs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
When somebody rang for the doctor – two long rings and a short one – everybody picked up.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing short
Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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