A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

VET

Fri, 22 Sep '23
Appraise for accuracy or suitability
Sat, 17 Jun '23
Chicken tender?
Wed, 15 Feb '23
Screen, as a candidate
Fri, 10 Feb '23
Apt rhyme for "pet"
Tue, 1 Nov '22
Dog shelter employee
Mon, 15 Aug '22
Ex-Marine, e.g., informally
Thu, 7 Jul '22
Pro who calls the shots?
Wed, 27 Apr '22
Screen, as a potential running mate
Mon, 28 Feb '22
Doggie doc
Wed, 16 Feb '22
Dog doc
Fri, 1 Oct '21
Old pro
Sun, 16 May '21
One doing a Spot check?
Mon, 26 Apr '21
Ex-G.I.