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This object, commonly shortened to 2002 XV93, measures about 500 km across, much smaller than Pluto, which spans 2,377 km.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Earlier she placed a wreath at a memorial in Whitehall marking when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps – shortened to Anzac - fought in the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans, sleep problems and anxiety.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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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