short time

noun

British
: a work schedule in which an employee works fewer hours than usual
The company hasn't laid anyone off, but a number of employees have been put on short time.

Examples of short time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And proponents had to campaign over a short time frame. Megan Specia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024 He was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2024 The waives a visa for tourists and businesspeople like bankers who are entering the country for a short time. The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024 When deputies reached the home a short time later, Kidwell was found dead inside her vehicle parked in the driveway. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024 Sellers, who was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, allegedly ran away from the collision but was arrested a short time later, police said. City News Service, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 When Raymond Whitley hit a 3-pointer a short time later, St. Ignatius had its first lead, 37-36. Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024 While the couple’s relationship is necessarily a crucial part of the story, the focus is on Hilde, who was imprisoned while eight months pregnant, had her baby in prison, and faced the guillotine a short time later. Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2024 Three people were taken into custody — including one who was tackled by Chiefs fans — a short time later. Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024

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“Short time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20time. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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