shortest

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He is the shortest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

And he has led winger Cole Caufield, Montreal’s shortest player at 5-foot-8, from the fringes of the roster to a breakout 2025-26 season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Greenland is on the shortest route for missiles between Russia and the United States.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Whittaker later recalled that he was the tallest hiker in the group, and Gombu was the shortest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Of course he was already a nervous wreck from being the shortest kid around, and you knew it wasn’t going to calm him down to have people holler, “Here, Fido!” or “Here, Spot!” at him.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson