in short

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: by way of summary : briefly

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The surge in short interest comes as SpaceX shares have struggled after an initially strong debut. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026 But there are also real differences in both style and emphasis, and this would be a way to bridge them—to announce, in short, that these views are not too disparate to animate the same Administration. Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 The Downshift sums up stories in short blurbs with links to the source for the full report. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 16 July 2026 The course is designed for people with some acting experience, whether on stage or in short or feature films. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in short

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“In short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20short. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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