cut short
idiom
: to end (something) earlier than expected
We had to cut our vacation short.
The speech was cut short.
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That would follow three moves by the Fed policy committee to cut short term interest rates in 2024 and another three rate cuts at the last three Fed meetings in 2025.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Marcello steps in to guide her safely down the mountain, though their connection is quickly cut short when Emily storms off to confront Gabriel and end their relationship.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage in September.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Henry’s junior season at Mater Dei was cut short by injury.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Marcello steps in to guide her safely down the mountain, though their connection is quickly cut short when Emily storms off to confront Gabriel and end their relationship.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage in September.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Henry’s junior season at Mater Dei was cut short by injury.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Cut short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20short. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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