shorten

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Along with more money for counties and expanded voter education efforts, Romero suggested steps to shorten the California timeline for certifying results.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

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

"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

"However, given the nature of the matter, the EFL will ask the independent disciplinary commission to shorten the response period and to list a hearing at the earliest opportunity."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

She’d not been able to shorten the fourteen-year term.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper