shorten

Example Sentences

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Predictably, life expectancy shortened dramatically, so many of the warriors and their captains are teenagers and children.

From Los Angeles Times

First, particularly pertinent to current concerns, is thar “creative destruction operates more rapidly,” shortening the time a company may remain large and competitive enough to stay in the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch

And as this season of “Industry” reaches its big finale, the two women find that the tie binding them has shortened once again.

From Salon

However, weather conditions can shorten the process to four days or prolong it for as long as a month, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times

She uses a shortened version of her name in court because the case was filed by her mother when she was a minor.

From The Wall Street Journal