shorten

Example Sentences

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“We can fix that,” said Laurence, and he looped the fabric into a knot behind Bat’s neck to shorten the sling.

From Literature

Her real name, Purity, got shortened to “Pretty” years ago.

From Literature

The government's proposed changes would extend the standard wait to qualify for settlement to 10 years, although there would be criteria which could lengthen or shorten it.

From BBC

These machines are expected to dramatically shorten the time required for certain calculations, turning problems that would take classical computers thousands of years into tasks that could be completed in hours.

From Science Daily

Platforms are using AI to forecast demand more accurately, optimize inventory placement, shorten delivery times, and manage costs across sprawling logistics networks.

From Barron's