shorten

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Helen Glover, Esme Booth, Sam Redgrave and Rebecca Shorten took silver in a thrilling women's four race after being edged out by just 0.18 seconds by the Netherlands.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

Shorten the distance between you and your healthy habit.

From Washington Post • Jan. 1, 2023

"We know that Optus is trying to do what it can, but having said that, it's not enough," Shorten said.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2022

Shorten the sample to April 21, he’s hitting .462 with four doubles and four multi-hit games.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2022

Shorten that interval, break down all those old unnecessary barriers.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley