- comparative of short.
shorter
Example Sentences
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A shorter scoring system was introduced, with only four games required to win a set in matches before the final, no 'advantage' scoring and 10-point match tie-breaks instead of a third set throughout.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, environmental groups warned growing traffic along the shorter NSR could accelerate Arctic sea ice loss already driven by global warming.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Amid public backlash, the company announced this month several platform changes, including a shorter data retention window and audit tools for law enforcement customers intended to flag abnormal search behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Already, British bookmakers have four different candidates at 7/1 odds or shorter to be the first to be sacked this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She’s slightly shorter than Nyla and looks like she’s making up for something with twirlier braids.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
