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Recent Examples of short shrift
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
Investment in innovation and future technologies cannot be given short shrift compared with social spending.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite a steep learning curve and a bruising workload at Dior, Anderson did not give his signature house short shrift, unveiling a new strategy hinged on heritage, craft and his other personal passions.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Republicans are right, however, that the rural North State already gets short shrift in a delegation dominated by urban interests.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Investment in innovation and future technologies cannot be given short shrift compared with social spending.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite a steep learning curve and a bruising workload at Dior, Anderson did not give his signature house short shrift, unveiling a new strategy hinged on heritage, craft and his other personal passions.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Republicans are right, however, that the rural North State already gets short shrift in a delegation dominated by urban interests.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short shrift
Noun
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law also explicitly states that allowing a reasonably capable child to walk to school or travel to a nearby park unsupervised does not, by itself, constitute neglect.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cronin, the plaintiff’s attorney, said in an interview that Abbott showed disregard for the health and safety of premature babies participating in the AL16 clinical trial.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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On this first point, the jury ruled in favor of both Marta and Marija, finding that Goodenbour had either intended to cause the twins harm or had acted with reckless disregard for their well-being.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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