Short

The team fell short of winning the championship.

The principal's short announcement didn't provide enough information about the event.

The musician was short with the sound technician during the rehearsal.

The boss was always short with his subordinates.

The politician gave a short reply to the reporter's question.

The athlete was short with the interviewer after losing the game.

The judge's short remarks left everyone in the courtroom puzzled.

The manager's short reply showed his lack of interest in the employee's suggestion.

His short response showed his annoyance towards the customer's complaint.

The professor's short reply discouraged the student from asking any further questions.

The flight attendant was short with the passenger who didn't follow the safety instructions.

The doctor's short explanation didn't satisfy the patient.

The police officer's short explanation raised more questions than answers.

The salesperson's short greeting didn't entice customers to enter the store.

The teacher's short response startled the class.

He gave a short answer when asked about his whereabouts.

The coach's short instructions confused the players.

The artist's short comments about his artwork left the audience puzzled.

She was short with her boss when he asked about her progress on the project.

The interviewer was taken aback by the candidate's short response.

The waiter's short greeting made the customers feel unwelcome.

We had a short break, and then went back to work.

The road ahead is short, we'll be at our destination soon.