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Brookes cited a Pentagon projection that China’s submarine force will reach 80 vessels by 2035, about half of them nuclear-powered—up from the current estimated fleet of more than 60 subs, most of which are less capable diesel-powered vessels that have a shorter range of movement and must surface more frequently than nuclear-powered ones.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even though he's nine inches shorter than the famously tall star, producers considered Ponomari's physique similar enough to cast him as a double.

From BBC

The other boy was much shorter, with pale, almost translucent-looking skin and hair so blond it might have been considered white.

From Literature

The British Grand Prix has been chosen as one of the six tracks to host a sprint event this season, marking Silverstone's return to the shorter race format for the first time since its introduction in 2021.

From BBC

When sleep is repeatedly disrupted by frequent awakenings, shorter sleep duration, or pauses in breathing, the cardiovascular system loses critical recovery time.

From Science Daily