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shorten

[shawr-tn] / ˈʃɔr tn /


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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

“I’m not sure our senior public servants should be using that language because I’m not sure what that actually helps except to cause more anxiety,” Shorten said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2021

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

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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