for short

phrase

: as an abbreviation
named Katherine or Kate for short

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Check below to shop my top picks for short legs with prices starting at $18. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Like heat tolerance, choosing tomatoes for short growing seasons isn’t a simple choice between red and yellow. — The Spruce, 28 June 2026 The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 In May 2025, the authorities released regulations for short dramas. — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for for short

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“For short.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20short. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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