shorten
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Supporting that movement could shorten the amount of time material remains in the intestines and reduce the opportunity for excessive protein fermentation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 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
Even if you enjoy your job, the transition from holiday to work can be hard, particularly in September as the days begin to shorten.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
By the time the district agreed to shorten the punishment, he’d already served 11 days.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
They agreed to nearly double the workers’ wages and shorten the workday.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
Their method dramatically shortens the processing required after a restoration comes out of the printer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
That window shortens to one hour if air conditioning fails during summer heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
That means they will be hoping to come to an agreement with Red Bull that shortens that timeframe.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
That approach shortens supply chains, satisfies local regulations, and stabilizes market access.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
Going downhill, she shortens her step, keeps centered, not leaning forward.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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
Mild cognitive impairment, often shortened to MCI, describes measurable problems with memory or thinking that are greater than expected with normal aging but do not necessarily interfere substantially with everyday life.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Larger brands have shortened windows by 12%, from 43 to 38 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The child was born with Amish lethal microcephaly, a rare genetic disorder associated with a severely shortened life expectancy, and had been receiving palliative care since shortly after birth.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Theo has sent Vincent several copies of the article, and a shortened version that appeared elsewhere.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
The founders’ objectives are clear: reducing onboarding costs, human-resources expense and employee-failure rates, while shortening the time recruits reach productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
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
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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