shortening

Example Sentences

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“We’re approaching this like we would at the shop,” he said one night while at work shortening a chain from a discarded bike to fit the one on his rack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

During Matt Amodio’s 38-game streak, many fans chafed over his method of shortening “What is…?” to “What’s…?” even when the response involved a person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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

A lump rises in the base of my throat, tightening my airway and shortening my breaths to shallow gulps.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day