short
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However, your DIP financial settlement - which I was first given in full on Monday afternoon this week-falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
That’s about three to four times the short interest for an average stock in the Russell 1000.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The euro fell against the dollar after the ECB raised rates by a quarter point as broadly expected, but stopped short of providing clear signals about further rate rises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Green Dot contends that the school district opted for a narrowly bureaucratic perspective to conclude incorrectly that Locke has fallen fatally short of the mark under Green Dot.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Her gray hair is short, earlobes long, with enormous beaded earrings that sway with her steps.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing short
Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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