- a variation of short list.
shortlist
Example Sentences
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In terms of signings, Liverpool have expressed interest in Yan Diomande, while Bradley Barcola is also on their shortlist.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
A major book fair is making a shortlist of outstanding book categories, choosing from seven options: literature, linguistics, art, history, philosophy, law, and economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The city of Pacifica had been on the shortlist for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, managed through FEMA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Trump has yet to nominate a replacement for Makary, though the options have been narrowed to a shortlist, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
"They propose we replace people like him with a picture of a beaver," said Reform leader Nigel Farage, although the beaver has subsequently failed to make the shortlist.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
