short time

noun

British

: a work schedule in which an employee works fewer hours than usual

The company hasn't laid anyone off, but a number of employees have been put on short time.

Examples of short time in a Sentence

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Both tunes were met with some condemnation when they were first released—in 2020 and 2021, no less—but the album they’re featured on still managed to become successful, if only for a short time. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Working with Nickelodeon and Paramount, Wendy’s is introducing this special meal for a short time, beginning October 8 and ending November 11. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024

His entrance came a short time after his adviser Stephen Miller spoke about the need to stem migration and deport immigrants in the country illegally — aligning with the theme of this rally. —Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024

When people interact with chatbots programmed to respond with empathy, their feelings of loneliness are significantly abated—at least for a short time, according to the findings. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024