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shorten

[shawr-tn] / ˈʃɔr tn /


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Their findings suggest that combining microwave frying with conventional frying could shorten cooking time, limit oil uptake, and still create the crisp exterior and satisfying texture associated with traditional fries.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

“It was good to see him shorten up and get a knock,” manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Because you would start collecting benefits seven years later than in Scenario No. 1, we need to shorten the investment period from 25 years to 18 years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

The eminently sane Mr. Smith understands the need to shorten such timelines to better deter China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

“Will you look at that! Our youngest champion is quickest to get his egg! Well, this is going to shorten the odds on Mr. Potter!”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

This not only creates more room for components but also shortens wiring distances, reducing parasitic capacitance and significantly increasing communication bandwidth between different parts of a chip.

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

This setup reduces Nebius’ dependence on building new grid transmissions and shortens the timeline to power its facilities, the company said.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

That means they will be hoping to come to an agreement with Red Bull that shortens that timeframe.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

The Kharg Island mission might make sense if it strikes a decisive blow that shortens the war and secures America’s strategic interest.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

“The king shortens no man’s shadow, though he may try,” Estraven remarked, and the cook looked satisfied.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

Whether in its original eight-mile guise, or the shortened 4.3-mile version used since 1983, it has a combination of flowing, high and medium-speed corners matched by very few circuits in the world.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

This interview has been shortened and edited for clarity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

These are naturally less sensitive to tiny defects on the crystal's surface, which had shortened magnon lifetimes in previous experiments.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about how schedules are impacted during the shortened work week and over the holiday weekend.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

After homeroom we have a Thanksgiving assembly, and then the rest of our classes will be shortened.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

Later studies by Wagner's group and other scientists showed that this shortening occurs across many types of cancer and may help tumors adapt, survive, and escape treatment.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Tour de France organisers announced that they were shortening the following day's final stage of the cycling race due to the wildfires ravaging southwest France.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

He has not asked for a commutation, which is a shortening of a criminal sentence being served.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Younger eggs, she said, would likely have improved her IVF odds, potentially shortening the years it took to have her children, and reducing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Ba had found his tongue and was explaining that the fair weather had sped up his ship, shortening the time at sea.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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