cut short
idiom
: to end (something) earlier than expected
We had to cut our vacation short.
The speech was cut short.
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Once a rising star in Missouri Democratic politics, his ascent was cut short after a 2009 conviction for obstruction of justice tied to his 2004 congressional campaign.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
At one point, Tina Fey apologized for how long her presenter bit was, seemingly stressed about the speeches that were cut short.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates three times — a half-point cut last September, a quarter point cut in November, and a quarter-point cut in December.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Associated Press The Vuelta had been interrupted by protesters several times during its three-week run, with some stages cut short or delayed.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
At one point, Tina Fey apologized for how long her presenter bit was, seemingly stressed about the speeches that were cut short.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates three times — a half-point cut last September, a quarter point cut in November, and a quarter-point cut in December.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Associated Press The Vuelta had been interrupted by protesters several times during its three-week run, with some stages cut short or delayed.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Cut short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20short. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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