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.
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First responders took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
The airport closed the runway for a short time while crews cleared the remains, finding at least two carcasses.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Aerosol Sprays Aerosol cans can explode in high heat, even if left for just a short time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
But O’Sullivan only worked for the forest preserve for a short time before resigning over what officials said were résumé discrepancies.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
The airport closed the runway for a short time while crews cleared the remains, finding at least two carcasses.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Aerosol Sprays Aerosol cans can explode in high heat, even if left for just a short time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
But O’Sullivan only worked for the forest preserve for a short time before resigning over what officials said were résumé discrepancies.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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“Short time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20time. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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