shortest

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Dubai crude, which is in shortest supply, already topped $150 last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When you think about your work and your company, Complexly, you don’t want to squish it down to the shortest version, right?

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Last year's championship ended in early December and this winter's off-season was the shortest in the sport's history as a consequence of the biggest regulation change that has ever been experienced.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

A geodesic describes the shortest path between two points.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

It must’ve been the shortest take in the history of movies.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu