for short
phrase
: as an abbreviation
named Katherine or Kate for short
Examples of for short in a Sentence
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The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Check below to shop my top picks for short legs with prices starting at $18.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The Florida Advanced Courses and Test—or FACT, for short—is heavy on American exceptionalism, light on slave narratives.
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Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
Several new Idaho laws go into effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that affect everything from silent classrooms to relaxed codes for short-term renters.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Koorimannil managed to sneak out a screenshot from his computer that AP and security nonprofit C4ADS used to identify the key to his productivity — a software platform called Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition, or KT for short.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
In May 2025, the authorities released regulations for short dramas.
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Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
Like heat tolerance, choosing tomatoes for short growing seasons isn’t a simple choice between red and yellow.
—
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Check below to shop my top picks for short legs with prices starting at $18.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The Florida Advanced Courses and Test—or FACT, for short—is heavy on American exceptionalism, light on slave narratives.
—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s morning news roundup bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
Several new Idaho laws go into effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that affect everything from silent classrooms to relaxed codes for short-term renters.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Koorimannil managed to sneak out a screenshot from his computer that AP and security nonprofit C4ADS used to identify the key to his productivity — a software platform called Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition, or KT for short.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
In May 2025, the authorities released regulations for short dramas.
—
Lavender Au,
The Dial,
30 June 2026
Like heat tolerance, choosing tomatoes for short growing seasons isn’t a simple choice between red and yellow.
—
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
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“For short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20short. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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