shortening

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The NFL currently isn’t allowed to communicate with them from the Super Bowl to the middle of May, and it believes shortening that dead period could allow for more rules discussions and training.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because telomeres respond to environmental influences, including diet, the team explored whether moderate coffee intake might slow telomere shortening in individuals with serious mental health disorders.

From Science Daily

Here are 10 milestones in the evolution of office workers’ wardrobes, including the introduction of mass-produced suits, the shortening of skirts and the disappearance of hats.

From The Wall Street Journal

And keep in mind that retailers’ return policies aren’t as generous as they once were, with many stores now charging a fee and shortening the amount of time shoppers have to send items back.

From MarketWatch

As the set went on, Tyler started shortening each song, limiting himself to only a verse or a chorus to pack in more hits: “Earfquake,” “Wusyaname,” “See You Again.”

From Los Angeles Times