Sentence examples for a shorter extension from inspiring English sources

McConnell and House leaders could agree on a shorter extension for two to three months.

The prime minister's request for a shorter extension had garnered some support among member states.

It is understood the party leadership would prefer the legislation to contain a shorter extension than the nine months specified in Cooper's bill, which would mean going beyond the European elections.

James Smith, an economist at the City bank ING, said: "A shorter extension might have short-term political and practical advantages, but it would likely be more damaging for the economy.

A government source said: "It seems clear that the Speaker's motive here is to rule out a meaningful vote this week, which also stands in the way of a securing a shorter extension.

European nations had been divided between those who wanted a shorter extension, to keep up pressure on Britain to resolve Brexit, and those who wanted to give it the time and space to reach a sensible conclusion.

But a short extension may be possible.

The company's lenders agreed Tuesday to a short extension.

For now, the church says it will not consider more than a short extension.

What if the Republican leadership in Congress had tolerated a short extension over the weekend?

The European Union granted the U.K. a short extension to reach a deal on Brexit.