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.
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The woman was dropped off at a San Francisco hospital about 11:30 p.m. May 22 and died from her wounds a short time later, authorities said.
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Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Garcia ran away but was located by sheriff’s deputies near the scene of the shooting a short time later and was taken into custody.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
And so, a small team on our part, working with countries around the world where lead [exposure] is at the highest levels, can get a lot done in a relatively short time.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 23 May 2024
Brooks’ report said nothing about injuries, the presence of other officers, or how one youth could get into so many fights in such a short time span.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Garcia ran away but was located by sheriff’s deputies near the scene of the shooting a short time later and was taken into custody.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
And so, a small team on our part, working with countries around the world where lead [exposure] is at the highest levels, can get a lot done in a relatively short time.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 23 May 2024
Brooks’ report said nothing about injuries, the presence of other officers, or how one youth could get into so many fights in such a short time span.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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“Short time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20time. Accessed 22 Jun. 2024.
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