short list
noun
: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially
: a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
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Bowman, whose name had already appeared on short lists for possible Trump administration roles and is considered the front-runner, has been a critic of Barr’s attempt to force American banks to hold more capital — a proposal known as the Basel III Endgame.
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Donovan Mitchell, who should be on the short list for Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Kessler is averaging nearly 11 rebounds and three blocks this season, which puts him on a short list of centers capable of putting up such big numbers.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Check out our key stories to follow as another NCAA season takes flight:
LSU Tigers’ Title Defense
In April 2024, LSU Gymnastics claimed its first NCAA title in decisive fashion, joining a short list of just eight programs to earn the crown.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Donovan Mitchell, who should be on the short list for Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Kessler is averaging nearly 11 rebounds and three blocks this season, which puts him on a short list of centers capable of putting up such big numbers.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Check out our key stories to follow as another NCAA season takes flight:
LSU Tigers’ Title Defense
In April 2024, LSU Gymnastics claimed its first NCAA title in decisive fashion, joining a short list of just eight programs to earn the crown.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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