shortening

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While shortening attention spans may be to blame for the shift in literature, Huehls argues that some writers are intentionally engaging with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Proteases, enzymes that recycle proteins, can rapidly cut peptides into individual amino acids, shortening their effectiveness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

It has already partnered with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Genmab with the aim of shortening drug development life cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"AI transforms a 'needle-in-a-haystack' search into a data-driven selection process, drastically shortening the timeframe between diagnosis and vaccine construction," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“I thought you were going to tell your speech to that man,” said Jo, rudely shortening her sister’s little reverie.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott