short run

noun

: a relatively brief period of time
often used in the phrase in the short run
short-run adjective

Examples of short run in a Sentence

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Its legacy transcends its short run (two seasons, until a third was released in 2017) and cult status, creeping onto the covers of Time and Rolling Stone, and into water cooler conversations around the world. Ananda Pellerin, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 The Penguin ended its short run in November with no plans for a second season. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025 Stafford completed 17 of 32 passes for 189 yards and receiver Puka Nacua caught 10 passes for 129 yards, but the Rams scored only one touchdown on Kyren Williams’ short run in the second quarter. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024 Joe Mixon was stripped on a short run by Tony Jefferson, who also recovered the ball. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for short run 

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short run was in 1879

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“Short run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20run. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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