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shorten

[shawr-tn] / ˈʃɔr tn /


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It added: "The IDF does not shorten or forgo examination or investigative procedures in order to meet external timelines."

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Avoiding surgical implantation could also help decrease procedure-related risks and shorten recovery times, potentially expanding access to these therapies.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

"This is an unacceptable shift away from, and abolition of, the policy that urged companies to shorten work hours," the National Confederation of Trade Unions in Tokyo, commonly known as Zenroren, said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

The lifespan of England’s quintessential oaks, meanwhile, could dramatically shorten to 100-150 years in hotter weather compared with the current 400 years or more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

And so she began to teach him mathematics—she called it “maths” and he called it “math” and so they agreed not to shorten the word.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The results therefore do not show that taking a tyrosine supplement shortens lifespan.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

That density shortens iteration cycles, improves yields, accelerates ramp-up and compounds tacit knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

That means they will be hoping to come to an agreement with Red Bull that shortens that timeframe.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Houston thrives when it shortens the field and avoids asking the offense to sustain long drives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2025

“The king shortens no man’s shadow, though he may try,” Estraven remarked, and the cook looked satisfied.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

President Lee Jae Myung hailed the successful voyage, saying it "shortened the one-way sailing time by 10 days compared with the conventional route via the Suez Canal".

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Staphylococcus aureus, often shortened to S. aureus, is particularly important in modern medicine because it can cause serious infections.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

RobCo’s founders chose its name as a shortened version of The Robot Company—not in homage to the fictional megacorporation in the post-apocalyptic videogame series “Fallout,” though Hölzl doesn’t mind if people inadvertently make the connection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

News of his shortened prison stint comes as reports of Combs’ special lifestyle have emerged in a report by NBC News published Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The resulting fixed abode contributes to denser human populations by permitting a shortened birth interval.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

But the shortening maturity of banks’ portfolios can help to cushion that move, because shorter-term bond prices are less sensitive to yield changes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

One phrase highlighted in her research is "incompetent cervix" used to describe the shortening of the cervix that can increase risks of pregnancy loss and early birth.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Chronic stress linked to everyday life may leave a lasting physical mark on the heart, potentially damaging cardiovascular health and shortening lifespan.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

The Danish drugmaker is shortening its name to Novo, but it will take more than a lean rebrand to win back Wall Street.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Though my legs had not quite recovered, by shortening my stirrups and leaning back in the saddle, I could ride without too much discomfort.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood


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