shorten

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The company would say later that Wilson also wanted to shorten the standstill agreement to as little as seven months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

"However, given the nature of the matter, the EFL will ask the independent disciplinary commission to shorten the response period and to list a hearing at the earliest opportunity."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

There was a machinery working to shorten his punishment.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

“We can fix that,” said Laurence, and he looped the fabric into a knot behind Bat’s neck to shorten the sling.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold