short time
noun
British
: a work schedule in which an employee works fewer hours than usual
The company hasn't laid anyone off, but a number of employees have been put on short time.
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Under the right conditions in your home, a few rodents can become a lot of rodents in a relatively short time, says Owen.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Carter also worked a short time as an Oklahoma state trooper in the late 1990s.
—Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
From a broader perspective, AMD has already gained approximately 70% off its April lows, which clearly is a powerful rally in a short time.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 June 2025
The headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran was hit by an Israeli airstrike during a live broadcast Monday, setting the building on fire and knocking the network off the air for a short time.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 June 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Carter also worked a short time as an Oklahoma state trooper in the late 1990s.
—Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
From a broader perspective, AMD has already gained approximately 70% off its April lows, which clearly is a powerful rally in a short time.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 June 2025
The headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran was hit by an Israeli airstrike during a live broadcast Monday, setting the building on fire and knocking the network off the air for a short time.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 June 2025
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“Short time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20time. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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