1.   Also, February is the shortest month, and the days grow dramatically lighter.

2.   February may be the shortest month, but here in New England it can seem longer than June, July, and August put together.

3.   February is the shortest month, but none have felt longer for the Los Angeles Clippers.

4.   February may be the shortest month, but it might be plenty long for a few Broadway shows.

5.   February, the shortest month, is long on tedium.

6.   The shortest month is the longest wait for gardeners needing to dig in the dirt.