as in neglect
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Recent Examples of short shrift
Osmon is particularly keen on resuscitating Seger, an artist who often gets short shrift in standard rock histories.
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Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Those parts are given short shrift.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Mar. 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
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Those parts are given short shrift.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Mar. 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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Some business owners say crime and neglect are driving away customers.
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Disabled people are disproportionately represented in detention, where inaccessible conditions, inadequate medical care, and systemic neglect put lives at risk.
Noun
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James has become increasingly comfortable with dictating his own future with total disregard for anyone else’s opinion.
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There are several, and despite this administration’s blithe disregard for environmental safety, America’s 250th birthday offers a striking opportunity to consider them.
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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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