as in conciseness
the condition of being short
the shortness of the commencement speech was much appreciated by the impatient graduates
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Noun
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Participants will learn how to perform high-quality compressions on an adult, child and infant, use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and aid someone who is choking.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025 -
As explained to us by Simon Newton, the director of vehicle performance, this iteration of the engine features cylinder heads, cam profiles, compression ratios, and turbos that have all been modified.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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Our crews have weathered a lot in recent years: a pandemic, two major strikes, a steep industry contraction and now the recent L.A. fires.—
Ed Lammi,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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The Hollywood slowdown hits a new generation Recent college graduates aspiring toward careers in TV and film writing struggle to see a path forward as studios continue post-strike contraction.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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“Shortness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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