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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Key Netflix films have gotten short runs in theaters before, such as Rian Johnson’s Knives Out movies and awards hopefuls. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026 His North American tour kicks off later this month, followed by a short run of European shows in September. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026 Ford has lost a little of its income shine; a short run of annual special dividends ended this year. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 The product had a remarkably short run and was discontinued in 1975. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 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 26 May. 2026.

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