short list
noun
: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially
: a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
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Across very different political systems, policymakers are circling the same short list of dangers.
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Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 313 is on a short list of our favorite wireless chargers this year.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
On my short list is this half-off midi dress by Steve Madden.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Experts point to a short list of non-toxic staples and a few ingredients worth avoiding.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 313 is on a short list of our favorite wireless chargers this year.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
On my short list is this half-off midi dress by Steve Madden.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Experts point to a short list of non-toxic staples and a few ingredients worth avoiding.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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