shorten
Example Sentences
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Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, and others have urged cabinet members to shorten their presentations, according to administration officials.
Most banks should be open on Dec. 31, but check with your local branch to see if it has shortened hours that day.
From MarketWatch
His movement was limited as he worked to shorten points where possible.
From BBC
Houston thrives when it shortens the field and avoids asking the offense to sustain long drives.
From Los Angeles Times
Crude futures ended a shortened pre-Christmas session with little change as U.S. actions to contain Venezuela’s oil trade and continuing Russia-Ukraine tensions provided support against views of oversupply.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
