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Idioms and Phrases

Also, short for . As an abbreviation. For example, Richard prefers to be called Dick for short , or The Fed is short for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors . [Mid-1800s]
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After a slow start, ULA, as it’s called for short, is on track to raise half a billion dollars or more annually for housing and homeless prevention programs.

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But some wildlife officials say reintroducing grizzlies — which can weigh up to 1,000 pounds and run 35 mph for short bursts — would lead to increased conflict between humans and bears.

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Children can be looked after for short or long periods of time.

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He set the 5 April deadline in January for short video platform to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the US on national security grounds.

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She was able to spend more time with her father, who had prostate cancer, visiting National Trust properties and going for short walks.

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