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Channel 17 became nationally known as the “SuperStation,” with call letters WTBS, later shortened to TBS.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Some governments, such as the U.S., “have shortened the maturity profiles of their debt to manage near-term interest bills, increasing exposure to sudden shifts in short-term funding conditions,” the IMF said.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
This object, commonly shortened to 2002 XV93, measures about 500 km across, much smaller than Pluto, which spans 2,377 km.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
"Climate change and land clearing have shortened the fuse on global forest fires," said Prof Matthew Hansen of the University of Maryland.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
When the lights were on, they cast a yellowish glow over the streets; people walking by threw long shadows that shortened and then stretched out again.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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