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  1. for shortadverb

    as an abbreviation

    "call me Bob for short"

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  1. for short

    "For short" is a phrase used to refer to a shortened or abbreviated version of a name or term. It is often used when a longer name or term is simplified for ease of use in conversation or writing.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of for short in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of for short in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of for short in a Sentence

  1. Joe Brusuelas:

    For too many private sector actors it’s always going to be easier to point the finger at the Fed rather than taking a good long, hard look in the mirror, too many opt for short-term gains at the expense of long-term stability despite the clear risks associated with a borrow short, lend long strategy.

  2. Marco Santamaria:

    If they get it done, there will be US$2.5bn in liquidity going straight into PDVSA, at the margin that is a good thing, particularly for short-term securities. But I think this also tells you that the equity sale is not on the table.

  3. Marco Santamaria:

    At the margin that is a good thing, particularly for short-term securities. But I think this also tells you that the equity sale is not on the table, either they can't sell Citgo or they don't like the valuation they are getting - so they have chosen to go this road instead.

  4. Mark Olfson:

    These are worrisome patterns, especially for older adults and particularly for women, benzodiazepines should only be used for short periods of time, yet if we look at the prescribing practices of doctors in the U.S., we see a very different picture.

  5. Mark Olfson:

    Benzodiazepines should only be used for short periods of time, yet if we look at the prescribing practices of doctors in the U.S., we see a very different picture.


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