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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Ford has lost a little of its income shine; a short run of annual special dividends ended this year. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 After a short run in theaters, the documentary will stream on Disney+ and Hulu. Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026 The product had a remarkably short run and was discontinued in 1975. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 The brand recommends these for functional strength training, including lifting, jumping and short runs or sprints. Claire Peltier, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 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 11 May. 2026.

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