cut short

phrase

: to end (something) earlier than expected

We had to cut our vacation short.

The speech was cut short.

Examples of cut short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baldwin’s trial for involuntary manslaughter was cut short in July 2024, when the judge dismissed the charge after learning that Morrissey had withheld evidence from the defense. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Police at the time revealed only parts of Choi’s body had been located, deepening the intense media reporting - and social media speculation - over why the life of a popular socialite had been cut short so violently. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Her journey was cut short this year, but man, it is just getting started for her. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

His tenure was cut short amid allegations pertaining to his spending of city funds as well as a relationship with an 18-year-old high school student. — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for cut short

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort