shorten

Example Sentences

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“Do you need to alter your plans? Drive instead of fly, or shorten a stay?”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

He also thinks the new chair may shorten the postmeeting press conference and may reconsider whether to hold them after every meeting.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 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

Both have express tees that shorten them to less than 5,000 yards, and the family golf program allows children under 15 to play free.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Will you look at that! Our youngest champion is quickest to get his egg! Well, this is going to shorten the odds on Mr. Potter!”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling