short run

noun

: a relatively brief period of time
often used in the phrase in the short run
short-run adjective

Examples of short run in a Sentence

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Quintin Shropshire had a short run on the first play, but a late hit tacked on 15 yards and moved the ball into Eaton’s territory. Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025 Created by Steven Conrad, best known for writing dreary yet whimsical films like The Pursuit of Happyness and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Patriot never managed to capture an audience during its all-too-short run. Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025 Drescher shares that some fans have come to appreciate the show's short run as much, if not more, than her breakout series, The Nanny. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Quarterback Derrick Taylor scored on two short runs and passed for another as the Monarchs snapped a two-game losing streak. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for short run

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short run was in 1879

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“Short run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20run. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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