shortening

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Shortening his throwing stride would smooth his motion, making it easier for him to get the ball out quickly and consistently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Shortening treatments can leave patients suffering from nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2022

Shortening the muscles then draws the posterior portion of the body forward.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Shortening is 100 percent fat, while American butter is closer to 80 percent fat, with 18 percent water and 1 to 2 percent milk solids.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

"Proposed Shortening of the College Course," 2, 45 n.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William