shorten
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He could also shorten the length of his press conference, from the roughly 45 minutes typically seen under his predecessor Jerome Powell.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
"If we can shorten the timeline and help people see benefits sooner, it may encourage them to keep exercising."
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
They plan to shorten waits for gynaecology care, have fewer painful procedures without informed consent or pain relief choices, and provide easier access to contraception.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Both have express tees that shorten them to less than 5,000 yards, and the family golf program allows children under 15 to play free.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
It was the last time to lengthen or shorten the show.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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