shortest

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But what followed was one of the shortest honeymoon periods in British political history.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

"A process is underway... to approve all pending applications in the shortest time possible."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Eastside riders would be best served by riding the E Line in Maravilla to the Union Station shuttles, which provides the shortest possible ride from the Boyle Heights and East L.A. area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After New York forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, the 6-foot-2 Brunson—the shortest player on the court—scrambled for the rebound, launched himself through bodies and tapped it to a teammate, securing a crucial extra possession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She was the shortest student in their entire grade, but she made up for it by being twice as fast as anyone else.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon