as in neglect
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Recent Examples of short shrift
Those parts are given short shrift.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Yet, while the cultural and political significance of Bad Bunny’s performance cannot be denied, up until the actual halftime show this year, the potency and nuance of his music seemed to get short shrift.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
This is not about cutting corners or giving the environment short shrift.
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Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Darnold, who by NFL rules was required to meet the media Wednesday and after Friday's practice, also made short shrift of questions about his injury.
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Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short shrift
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Yet, while the cultural and political significance of Bad Bunny’s performance cannot be denied, up until the actual halftime show this year, the potency and nuance of his music seemed to get short shrift.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
This is not about cutting corners or giving the environment short shrift.
—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Darnold, who by NFL rules was required to meet the media Wednesday and after Friday's practice, also made short shrift of questions about his injury.
—
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short shrift
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short shrift
Noun
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Even if the weather is perfect, summer is a busy season that can sometimes cause the garden to experience neglect.
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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
Noun
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Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.
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The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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