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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But this short list of price declines will likely offer little comfort to consumers.
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Corn Tortillas Corn tortillas are often made with a short list of ingredients, typically just corn, water, and lime.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 10 June 2026
My understanding is that Yzerman has been handed a short list of teams at this point, but sometimes these things evolve, and that list can grow or change.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
For travelers already mapping out next year’s adventures, AllTrails has narrowed the world down to a short list worth booking flights for.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Corn Tortillas Corn tortillas are often made with a short list of ingredients, typically just corn, water, and lime.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 10 June 2026
My understanding is that Yzerman has been handed a short list of teams at this point, but sometimes these things evolve, and that list can grow or change.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
For travelers already mapping out next year’s adventures, AllTrails has narrowed the world down to a short list worth booking flights for.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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