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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Without the Tush Push, Hurts could have still used his legs at the 1-yard line, but Saquon Barkley would have likely taken more impact on short runs, and the Eagles may have pivoted to more passing chances when close to the goal or in third- and fourth-down opportunities. Brandon Funston, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Go on a few short runs a week and mix in a longer one. Sam Woodward, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 The project enjoyed a short run, grossing under $100,000 — a figure that’s not unusual for this type of film. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The musical — which featured tunes from the chart-topping folk-rock band The Avett Brothers — had a short run on Broadway, playing 20 preview performances and 48 regular performances before closing on Dec. 29, 2024. Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Apr. 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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