shorten

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The fast-entry rule would shorten the time it takes for a newly public company to make the Nasdaq-100 roster to less than a month.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In the event the races do not take place, there is unlikely to be a replacement, which would shorten the season to 22 grands prix.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

However, weather conditions can shorten the process to four days or prolong it for as long as a month, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

She explained that these models could shorten the time needed to evaluate potential preventive therapies.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

As normal cells go through life, their telomeres shorten with each division until they’re almost gone.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot