- superlative of short.
shortest
Example Sentences
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“We have the shortest lifespans of any wealthy country,” said Jerold Mande, chief executive of Nourish Science, a nonprofit, and a former FDA and Agriculture Department official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Florida firefighter sets record as shortest woman in profession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The controversy arose from the fact that there was a 77-centimetre discrepancy between the officially measured distance of the pit lane and the real shortest route a driver could legally take.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Lauer had given up more than three runs in just two other outings since the Dodgers acquired him from the Blue Jays in mid-May, and Tuesday marked his shortest start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
I did my best to find the shortest path around them.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
