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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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 That’s a surprisingly short run, considering how long the song has been available, and how popular Eminem’s music is to this day. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The Avett Brothers — with whom Jamestown Revival toured last fall — saw their music, mostly from their album Mignonette, featured in Swept Away, which closed this month on Broadway following a short run. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024 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 21 May. 2025.

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