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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Coach [Will] Wade has done a great job in a short time with his team.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Byun survived the attack, but Kim died a short time later at Flushing Hospital.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
In a short time, Mero has managed to make the radio relevant to audiences that had spent years moving away from it.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Gomez and Sando will remain with the company for a short time to help with the transition, but the changes become effective Sunday.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Byun survived the attack, but Kim died a short time later at Flushing Hospital.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
In a short time, Mero has managed to make the radio relevant to audiences that had spent years moving away from it.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Gomez and Sando will remain with the company for a short time to help with the transition, but the changes become effective Sunday.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Short time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20time. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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