shorter

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The Ligue 1 campaign is also four games shorter than the Premier League's, owing to its 18-team format.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Travel analysts say many Americans are adapting by becoming more strategic about when and how they travel — embracing shorter trips, off-peak scheduling, and budget-conscious planning as economic uncertainty continues shaping vacation decisions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

After marching through the mountains, I decided to use my own intelligence to make the route shorter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

I’ve also run transcripts on a local model on my computer, which does a good enough job for shorter conversations.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

And even though she was shorter by an inch, she seemed to be condescending upward.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri