shorts

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And since losses from some of those shorts could be unlimited, the covering of those positions could trigger a stampede of buying, a circumstance known on Wall Street as a short squeeze.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In New York City or Chicago or San Diego, there is nothing remarkable about seeing young men wearing Carhartt work jackets, Stüssy skate shorts or a T-shirt from Supreme with its coveted, Barbara Kruger-esque logo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The men's national team have previously stuck to the more subdued navy blue shirt and white shorts during previous World Cup campaigns.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Were you hoping to wade into the blooms, perhaps plop down in your summer shorts and snap a photo for social?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

I change into a pair of shorts and swap my red winter jacket for a freshly laundered sweatshirt.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day