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However, she said the length of the line is the “largest cost driver for the project,” and cutting through the park would be much shorter than going around it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The price breaks tend to be for shorter, more specialized degrees aimed at workers struggling to gain traction in a tough hiring market that’s been shaken by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

What’s Next: Starting May 19, Delta will stop serving beverages and snacks on flights shorter than 350 miles, except for passengers in first class.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Tourists stroll along the waterfront and gather for shorter excursions - to Isla de los Estados, home to the famous "end of the world" lighthouse, or along the Beagle Channel.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Some accents may even be played by making the note longer or shorter than the other notes, in addition to, or even instead of being, louder.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones