in short

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Definition of in shortnext
as in concisely
in a few words In short, the situation is a mess.

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Recent Examples of in short Every industry has its own version, and pukas are never in short supply. — Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport. — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 New this year at HollyShorts is the Best Performance Award, recognizing outstanding acting in short-form filmmaking. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026 These steering currents could change in short order, Rosencrans noted, providing a reprieve for the state. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in short

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“In short.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20short. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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