short list

Frequency: 7.822.1 per million words

Refers to a list with few items, often a final selection.

listADJECTIVE + list

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short

Examples (10)

  • After much deliberation, they announced the short list of candidates.
  • We've narrowed down the applicants to a short list of five.
  • Being on the short list for the award is an honor itself.
  • The committee is expected to release the short list tomorrow.
  • Only the best proposals made it to the short list.
  • The director had a short list of actors he wanted to audition.
  • She was thrilled to find her name on the short list.
  • Making the short list dramatically increases your chances.
  • From a hundred entries, they compiled a short list of finalists.
  • The company keeps a short list of preferred suppliers.