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shortening

[shawrt-ning, shawr-tn-ing] / ˈʃɔrt nɪŋ, ˈʃɔr tn ɪŋ /


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"We know that Yorkshire has a large number of children in areas of deprivation who've got life shortening conditions," says Vicki Greensmith, director of clinical services.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The cycles of our obsession are shortening, after all.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Telkom Indonesia also altered the depreciation method for several assets by shortening their useful lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices has also proposed shortening its wait for S&P 500 inclusion to six months from 12 months.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Contrary to popular opinion, till isn't a shortening of until.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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