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Free sign upThe phrase "are short in a" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a lack of something within a specific context, but it requires additional information to be usable.
Example: "The resources are short in a critical area of the project."
Alternatives: "are lacking in a" or "are deficient in a".
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The reason telomeres are short in a yku70 -R456E mutant is not clear.
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Further back, Samuel Johnson wrote Rasselas, which is short, in a fortnight to defray the expenses of his mother's funeral.
Also, subjects estimated the duration of a stationary flash as being shorter in an animate than in an inanimate context.
"The one position he's short in is a right-sided attacking midfielder.
We are, in short, in an era of media transition.
Life can be cut short in a second.
Hair was worn short, in a post-military style.
They are, in short, a menace.
Short sleeves are finished in a cuff.
He is, in short, a cad.
It was, in short, a lovely day.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com