short list
noun
: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially
: a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
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ChatGPT rightly stated that Seneca Lake has dozens of wineries—but only suggested three, none of which are on my short list of must-visits.
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Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The ones with real evidence are a short list and effect sizes for healthy adults tend to be modest.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The ones with real evidence are a short list and effect sizes tend to be modest rather than dramatic.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The ones with real evidence are a short list and effect sizes for healthy adults tend to be modest.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The ones with real evidence are a short list and effect sizes tend to be modest rather than dramatic.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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