shortlist

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Abel said that Berkshire has a shortlist of companies it is interested in either taking a stake in or acquiring entirely when the price is right.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Each of us has a shortlist of movies we find ourselves rewatching, movies we will finish even if they’re half-over when we tune in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello, Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland wing Kyle Steyn were also on the shortlist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A shortlist of must-see masterpieces out of roughly 2,500 stunners at the biggest U.S. museum relaunch of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In the summer, the public will be invited to say which specific wildlife, native to the UK, from the shortlist they would like to feature on the next series of banknotes.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026