Sentence examples for try to short from inspiring English sources

When homeowners in a negative equity situation try to short a property, they have to negotiate with all of their lien holders (first mortgage, second mortgage, home equity loan).

Cognitive and behavioural therapists try to short-circuit destructive thought patterns.

They must also try to short-circuit the evil machines' takeover of the world and the annihilation of most of its human population.

They also must try to short-circuit the evil machines' takeover of the world and the annihilation of most of its human population.

Drivers tired of waiting get off the highway and try to short-cut through local streets, getting back on the highway's bridge approach at the last minute, at 92nd Street.

"At a time when the State Department inspector general is conducting a special inquiry into possible conflicts of interest related to the State Department's handling of this project, it is completely inappropriate to try to short-circuit the thorough environmental review process federal law requires".

In the latest step of his public-relations crusade, Vice President Al Gore went on the radio this morning to signal his willingness to work with his foes, but he also cautioned that they should not try to "short-circuit" the counting of votes in Florida.

It is counterproductive to try to short-circuit these complex steps, especially in the absence of a strong biological foundation for the biomarker candidate or panel of biomarkers.

Try to "short-suit" yourself.

If you don't have experience with the making of guitars, do not try to short-circuit your guitar.

Not because I am trying to short the dollar; as a student of efficient market theory, I eschew such strategies in favour of index funds.