Example Sentences

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That's not a shortlist that screams 'extensive worldwide search'.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At Berkshire’s annual meeting in May, Abel told shareholders he had a shortlist of companies he was interested in buying, at the right price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

From that 34-shirt shortlist, Curacao's away shirt was the most popular choice by BBC Sport readers of those presently not set to feature.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Abel said during Berkshire’s annual meeting earlier this month that it had a shortlist of companies it is interested in buying, either in part or in whole—at the right price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He has won 11 of his 16 matches in charge and has been named on a six-man shortlist for the Premier League's manager of the season award.

From BBC • May 22, 2026