shortened

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Some governments, such as the U.S., “have shortened the maturity profiles of their debt to manage near-term interest bills, increasing exposure to sudden shifts in short-term funding conditions,” the IMF said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

This object, commonly shortened to 2002 XV93, measures about 500 km across, much smaller than Pluto, which spans 2,377 km.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Earlier she placed a wreath at a memorial in Whitehall marking when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps – shortened to Anzac - fought in the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Had Callanan been given an opportunity to make further revisions, he might have shortened it by a quarter and reduced his emphasis on “the political.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Davos pulled off his glove and held up his left hand, with its four shortened fingers.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin