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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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
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
The two tech companies are on the short list of companies proposed for consideration in covering the costs; others include Meta, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Hellebuyck is on the short list of NHL players capable of changing the landscape of a division or a conference.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
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
The two tech companies are on the short list of companies proposed for consideration in covering the costs; others include Meta, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Hellebuyck is on the short list of NHL players capable of changing the landscape of a division or a conference.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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