shortened
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Laos has shortened the school week from five days to three.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Some governments, such as the U.S., “have shortened the maturity profiles of their debt to manage near-term interest bills, increasing exposure to sudden shifts in short-term funding conditions,” the IMF said.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
This object, commonly shortened to 2002 XV93, measures about 500 km across, much smaller than Pluto, which spans 2,377 km.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The green was maggoty with fore shortened life.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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