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long story short

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  1. long story shortadverb

    Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story.

  2. Etymology: A reduced form of to cut a long story short and to make a long story short.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of long story short in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of long story short in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of long story short in a Sentence

  1. Steve Vladeck:

    To make a long story short, I think the effort to have him confirmed is principally with an eye toward attempting to ratify all of the programs and policies that could be struck down by courts holding his acting appointment was unlawful, from the perspective of a new administration rolling back this administration's policies, it shouldn't make a difference whether they're promulgated by a Senate-confirmed secretary or someone lawfully exercising the duties of the office on an acting basis.

  2. Mark Edmondson:

    Long story short, it's complicated, the Confederate battle flag is a necessary part of history and its ... important to clarify history and not fall into some politically correct retelling.

  3. Ted Rossman:

    Long story short, we’re seeing a more cautious consumer, consumer spending certainly isn’t falling off a cliff, but we are seeing ample evidence that Americans are becoming more reluctant to make certain purchases, especially larger expenses and acquiring physical goods.


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