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in short

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in a few words In short, the situation is a mess.

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Recent Examples of in short The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years—a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Even if construction materials were readily available, the chips that the massive buildings house are in short supply. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 In the weeks since the protests, Modi has increasingly appeared in short, vertical videos tailored for Instagram and other platforms popular with young voters. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Lomu, meanwhile, has taken some snaps with the first-team offense, both giving Moses a break at right tackle and as a jumbo tight end in short-yardage packages. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in short

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