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
The strikes mean Russia has been forced to shorten convoys on supply routes as a "quick coping mechanism to reduce potential damage", Cristian Vlas at conflict monitoring group Acled told BBC Verify.
From BBC • May 30, 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
The package would allow developers to build housing with fewer parking spaces and would shorten timelines for construction-permit reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
They agreed to nearly double the workers’ wages and shorten the workday.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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