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As the Sun gets lower in the sky and the days shorten, temperatures generally fall as we head further into autumn.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Though the government announced last month that it would shorten the work day for public sector employees to ease the electricity crisis, several parts of Caracas have begun experiencing power cuts.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

According to the researchers' estimates, higher tyrosine could shorten male lifespan by nearly one year.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

The lifespan of England’s quintessential oaks, meanwhile, could dramatically shorten to 100-150 years in hotter weather compared with the current 400 years or more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

I have to shorten my stride because I'm taller.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

That window shortens to one hour if air conditioning fails during summer heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

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

The high number of climbers has rekindled concerns about overcrowding on the mountain -- especially if poor weather shortens the climbing window.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

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

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Going downhill, she shortens her step, keeps centered, not leaning forward.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

President Lee Jae Myung hailed the successful voyage, saying it "shortened the one-way sailing time by 10 days compared with the conventional route via the Suez Canal".

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Staphylococcus aureus, often shortened to S. aureus, is particularly important in modern medicine because it can cause serious infections.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

A magnificent two-volume biography of Charles Darwin has been shortened into a marvel of economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Time in the jailhouse for the “Mo Money Mo Problems” rapper has been shortened several times this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The wolf’s hind legs stretched out grotesquely while his front legs shortened.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

One phrase highlighted in her research is "incompetent cervix" used to describe the shortening of the cervix that can increase risks of pregnancy loss and early birth.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Chronic stress linked to everyday life may leave a lasting physical mark on the heart, potentially damaging cardiovascular health and shortening lifespan.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

The Danish drugmaker is shortening its name to Novo, but it will take more than a lean rebrand to win back Wall Street.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

There is no guarantee they will build a real fan base, and there are concerns that shortening attention spans will make it harder to attract and retain audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

"She is fine," she said, shortening her leash and laying the shopping bag down on the floor.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg