shortened
Example Sentences
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The country's National Congress, for example, adjusts its schedule around match times: sessions aren't held during games, and working hours are shortened so people can watch.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
However, Nomura cuts its 2026-2027 EPS forecasts for Telkom Indonesia by 8.4%-16.2%, partly to reflect the shortened useful economic life of some fiber-to-the-home assets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Observations show that the galaxy's rotating gas disk appears shortened and compressed along its leading edge.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Buchanan said a narrow rally could lead to a shortened market cycle as investors grapple with where the growth comes from.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
The wolf’s snout shortened as they watched, shrinking back into his face, while the black fur all over his body receded, disappearing entirely in places.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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