shortness

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Recent Examples of shortness Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortness
Noun
  • The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Carroll athletes also have access to new recovery tools, including a room with compression boots and another stocked with Legendary Foods products — the company donates about $4,000 worth of protein products each week.
    Charles Baggarly October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The call-taker counted out loud with them to help keep the chest compressions at a steady pace.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Previously the billionaire banker has warned the American economy is weakening, saying in September following a measly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that whether that weakness spills into economic contraction remains to be seen.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • At other points during the livestream, Fandy lay on her side and knelt on her sofa while enduring contractions.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Shortness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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