shortening

Example Sentences

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“We’re approaching this like we would at the shop,” he said one night while at work shortening a chain from a discarded bike to fit the one on his rack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Fuel-importing countries are already shortening workweeks, cutting output, and hoarding commodities.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

During Matt Amodio’s 38-game streak, many fans chafed over his method of shortening “What is…?” to “What’s…?” even when the response involved a person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

I also tried shortening my days to seven hours instead of 10.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

He eased back ever so slightly on the reins and felt the horse’s stride come up under him, shortening.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand