Shorter
Americannoun
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Frank, born 1947, U.S. long-distance runner: Olympic marathon gold medalist 1972.
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Wayne, 1933–2023, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
Example Sentences
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Shorter formats aren’t a novelty; they are a structural adaptation to modern life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
Shorter patrols run through November and December, while in the summer, once the ice has broken up, the area is patrolled by ships.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
Shorter stretches of at least 24 days for copper have been fairly common in recent years.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
“He’s cute, yeah. Shorter than I usually go for though. Like five seven, maybe five six without the boots. Photoshop-blue eyes, like an alien.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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