short
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You should still be able to speak in short sentences, but you should not be able to sing or carry on a continuous conversation comfortably.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
A former podcaster, Patel understands the modern media environment well enough to know that outrage has a short shelf life.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
There, Lindstrom made a short film about his grandpa that landed him a spot in the MFA program at Columbia University.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Actor Will Ferrell, whose 2020 film “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” memorably spoofed the competition, recorded a short video shown at the semifinal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
“It’s a short prayer,” Mrs. Tracy said, looking at Eric.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Vocabulary lists containing short
Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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