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short

[shawrt] / ʃɔrt /




ADJECTIVE
crumbly
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Investors have given short shrift to U.S. utility giant NextEra Energy’s acquisition of Dominion Energy, punishing its shares since the deal’s announcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Nonetheless, just two short paragraphs generated a great deal of controversy.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Today, the model is nothing short of giddy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

That contrasts with ether, where funding is negative — suggesting short sellers are willing to pay to maintain bearish positions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Then the short woman with the big smile sat with them, cozying up beside Kathy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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