in short
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A ban would likely target diesel, which has come in short supply globally—and it probably would be short-lived so as to avoid important disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Unfortunately, a growing majority of Americans cannot afford the luxury of a primary-care doctor, now in short supply, let alone prescription medications that are proven safe and effective.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
King Charles III said the temporary transfer was a "a precious symbol of trust at a time when trust seems sadly to be in short supply between nations".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The meow, in short, is meant for us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“But has he no peculiarities? What, in short, is his character?”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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