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Meanings of short time in English

Russian
временная неполная занятость

Situation or system in which civilian employees agree to or are forced to accept a reduction in working time and pay due to a crisis.

        временная неполная занятость
        Usage of short time in English
        1
        That's a really short time but it's the reality of the market.
        The Irish Times
        2
        A short time ago, the Prime Minister spoke at a press conference.
        Radio NZ
        3
        The information was confirmed a short time later at a news conference.
        Reuters
        4
        In a bewilderingly short time, McQueen had caught the attention of Europe.
        Radio NZ
        5
        From the short time I've known you, I think that's entirely possible.
        Something wicked
        6
        A short time later, a group of men arrived at the house.
        News.com.au
        7
        Investors remain cautious after the market rose sharply in a short time.
        Reuters
        8
        Coping in the case of COVID means identifying a short time frame.
        The new yorker
        9
        The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made Cabinet's announcement a short time ago.
        Radio NZ
        10
        For a short time, at least, the war was somewhere far away.
        The Wolf’s Hour
        11
        That he'd age in the short time since she'd last seen him?
        Blood Rights
        12
        President Juan Antonio Samaranch justified the short time given to each candidate.
        The Irish Times
        13
        After waiting a short time, Cora pointed down the river, and said:-
        The Last of the Mohicans
        14
        He apologised to her during the news conference a short time ago.
        Radio NZ
        15
        A short time ago I spoke to the Finance Minster, Bill English.
        Radio NZ
        16
        But they have come so very far in such a short time.
        Empire in black and gold
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        Translations for short time
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        United Kingdom
        Common
        New Zealand
        Common
        Ireland
        Common
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