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Recent Examples of short shrift
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.
—Carlina Rivera, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Indeed, there might not be anything of substance, or potentially given a short shrift of handwaving.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 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
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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
Indeed, there might not be anything of substance, or potentially given a short shrift of handwaving.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short shrift
Noun
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In the case of nursing home abuse and neglect, families can file a civil personal injury suit against the involved facility.—
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Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Darrian Randle, 32, was found guilty of murder, child abuse, neglect and assault after the body of her daughter, Nola Dinkins, was found in June 2025, wrapped in Saran Wrap and left in a suitcase.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Even with widespread skepticism and disregard for health protocols, many in the town are becoming aware of the outbreak's grave reality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Even with widespread skepticism and disregard for health protocols, many in the town are becoming aware of the outbreak’s grave reality.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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