shorten
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According to the researchers' estimates, higher tyrosine could shorten male lifespan by nearly one year.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 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
Even if you enjoy your job, the transition from holiday to work can be hard, particularly in September as the days begin to shorten.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 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
I’d sprinkled them with some cinnamon sugar, thinking they might shorten the walk home for two certain schoolkids.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Their method dramatically shortens the processing required after a restoration comes out of the printer.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
The problem, Shurety points out, is that longer fire seasons and more rain during cooler months shortens the window that such burns can be carried out.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
This setup reduces Nebius’ dependence on building new grid transmissions and shortens the timeline to power its facilities, the company said.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
That density shortens iteration cycles, improves yields, accelerates ramp-up and compounds tacit knowledge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Going downhill, she shortens her step, keeps centered, not leaning forward.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
In a theatrical economy defined by divided and shortened attention spans, that can be serious currency.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
The contract was eventually settled and the 1995 season was played on a shortened schedule of 144 games, not the full 162-game slate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Watch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
TerraPower received a construction license in March for a project in Wyoming after a shortened review period of about 18 months—but it took 1,000 engineers to make that happen, Chief Executive Chris Levesque said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Alexander, shortened to Alex, he would have greatly preferred.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Saving fuel by shortening the journey doesn’t automatically make a route profitable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
By binding to that location, the tool prevented cancer cells from reaching and shortening the end, or tail, of the molecule.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Oil tankers and cargo ships use it to reach the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, shortening journeys between Asia and Europe and North America by thousands of kilometres.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
But with rooftop temperatures now well over 35C and in full sun, they have been shortening their working days this week.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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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