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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Goalie Chris Osgood’s 2.09 goals against average led the league, as did the Wings’ record, and Osgood split games with Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek, on the short list of best goalies ever.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
But if anybody can match Brunson down the stretch of games, put Haliburton on the short list.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
To do so, analysts started with a short list of 32 airports around the globe that are known for stunning aerial views.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
What follows is a short list of the most controversial bucks and the biggest hunting scandals in recent history.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
But if anybody can match Brunson down the stretch of games, put Haliburton on the short list.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
To do so, analysts started with a short list of 32 airports around the globe that are known for stunning aerial views.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
What follows is a short list of the most controversial bucks and the biggest hunting scandals in recent history.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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