shortened
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Observations show that the galaxy's rotating gas disk appears shortened and compressed along its leading edge.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Buchanan said a narrow rally could lead to a shortened market cycle as investors grapple with where the growth comes from.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
The committee said it was unclear why this transition period could not be shortened to 20 years.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
April U.S. personal income and spending data on Thursday will be closely watched in a quieter, shortened week, with U.S. markets closed on Monday for a public holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
They also knew that there was a string of DNA at the end of each chromosome called a telomere, which shortened a tiny bit each time a cell divided, like time ticking off a clock.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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