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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“We were promised Black jobs, Black dollars and an economic boost to Crenshaw, but businesses have been crippled one by one,” Shorter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Shorter bans - with a minimum of six matches - may also be considered when there are mitigating circumstances or an individual has admitted the breach at the earliest opportunity.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
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 than Catelyn, Lysa had grown thick of body, pale and puffy of face.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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