shortening

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While shortening attention spans may be to blame for the shift in literature, Huehls argues that some writers are intentionally engaging with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Fuel-importing countries are already shortening workweeks, cutting output, and hoarding commodities.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

During Matt Amodio’s 38-game streak, many fans chafed over his method of shortening “What is…?” to “What’s…?” even when the response involved a person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“Investors are shortening up, staying safe and waiting for clarity,” said Matt Wrzesniewsky, head of fixed-income client-portfolio management at Vanguard.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Hence the elimination of Saturday classes, the shortening of the school day, and the lengthening of vacation—all of which occurred over the course of the nineteenth century.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell