shorts

Example Sentences

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That made for a haunting contrast with the films of Oskar Fischinger, his two shorts all vibrant colors moving in abstract patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They found him dressed in shorts and a tank top for his workday on the water, a man who had never run for office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

If the perpetual price is higher than the reference spot price, longs pay the shorts; if the price is lower than the reference spot price, shorts pay the longs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He wore the same shorts and t-shirts to work for days on end.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis