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Van Der Beek himself was scheduled to appear, but was forced to drop out on short notice due to a stomach virus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Lee meanwhile called on the government to provide pet-friendly temporary housing, saying it was tough for displaced residents to arrange it on short notice.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
“Obtaining indictments by herself on short notice in two incredibly high-profile cases is impressive,” said John Fishwick, a former U.S. attorney in the Western District of Virginia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025
Among smaller brands and shopkeepers, news of the tax changes is slow to reach, and many say they lack the capacity to adjust pricing and packaging on short notice.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025
They'd booked four rooms at the most expensive hotel they could get on short notice.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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