shorter

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Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Shorter patrols run through November and December, while in the summer, once the ice has broken up, the area is patrolled by ships.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Shorter hops between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and then up to Palm Beach, are more likely upon launch, but the company plans to extend to the full route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Shorter, workforce-focused programs are often cheaper and can get workers into the labor market faster.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

“He’s cute, yeah. Shorter than I usually go for though. Like five seven, maybe five six without the boots. Photoshop-blue eyes, like an alien.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera