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 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 skirts were the sartorial symbol of the enormous strides women were making: The 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
Shorter, workforce-focused programs are often cheaper and can get workers into the labor market faster.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025
Shorter works, even in classical style, are less likely to have complete modulations.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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