How to Use for short in a Sentence

for short

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  • Aim for short timelines, limited scope and clear go/no-go gates.
    — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Check below to shop my top picks for short legs with prices starting at $18.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The board plans to explore how to obtain a proper CU for short-term rentals.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • These compact tires save space and reduce vehicle weight, but they’re built only for short-term use.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, oil prices could remain range-bound for some time, which is great for short premium strategies.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Finding pants that aren’t too long for short frames is tough—but searching for petite-friendly linen pairs is even harder.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • Midnight is designed for short trips that connect nearby cities and urban centers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But experts warn that companies are trading long-term loyalty for short-term savings.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The seating plan is more common on European airlines where it's sold as business class for short-haul flights.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Below, shop our favorite picks for short girls, from everyday staples to wedding-guest-worthy styles.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 July 2026
  • Strive for short answers while still providing at least a few details the employer wouldn’t have otherwise known.
    — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026
  • Ahead, find 12 classic nail designs specifically for short nails.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • This creates the potential for short-covering tailwinds should the shares rebound.
    — Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Start by placing a clean, damp towel over the spot, set your iron to a low setting with steam, and gently move it across the dent for short periods at a time.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Like heat tolerance, choosing tomatoes for short growing seasons isn’t a simple choice between red and yellow.
    — The Spruce, 28 June 2026
  • With its internal contoured support system, this mattress will keep guests comfortable for short to medium-length stays.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Blood flow restriction shorts—or BFR shorts for short—basically do what their name implies.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The entire process, from detection to interception, may take only a few minutes for short-range ballistic missiles.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Fiat classifies the Topolino as a low-speed vehicle designed for short-distance travel, not a typical car.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • In recent weeks, the stock has also become a prime target for short sellers, with bearish positioning last reaching about a third of the company's public float.
    — Lora Kolodny,samantha Subin, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Unusually, the male blue ghost firefly stays illuminated for around a minute, rather than flashing for short periods or in rapid succession like many firefly species.
    — Eva Flowe july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • About half of Cottonwood’s patients are there for short-term rehabilitation after surgeries and hospital stays.
    — Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • These are the same groups showing up in demand for short, intensive retreats focused on sleep repair, nervous-system recovery, and structured disconnection from work.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • SpaceX’s post-IPO slump has been a boon for short-sellers, who are gearing up for the first insider lock-up expiration tomorrow.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The viewership for short-form video clips across TikTok, Instagram, X, and for long-form videos on YouTube is massive.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
  • For the first time in more than half a century, a Pell Grant will be able to pay for short, hands-on training that leads straight into those jobs – a 12-week welding course, not just a four-year degree.
    — Caroline Casagrande, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • Vered Schwarz is the President and COO of Guesty, an end-to-end property management software for short-term rentals.
    — Vered Schwarz, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Global Rescue is another option, which can be purchased for short-term trips or as an annual membership and will coordinate your rescue and travel from anywhere in the world.
    — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
  • Filming for short films and documentaries were also higher in the second quarter, though those two segments had much smaller numbers of shoot days, FilmLA said.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

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