Example Sentences

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On its latest pass, the ALOS-2 spacecraft reported that the distance between itself and the ground had shortened as the Earth's surface had risen up under the force of the tremor.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2024

He admits he had shortened notes to compensate for the abbey’s echo – then changed them back after realizing that the assembled orchestra would know how to handle the space.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Zahn, who manages assets worth 5 billion euros, said he had "shortened up" into the rally, referring to cashing out positions or using futures trades to bet on yields rising from here.

From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2023

One day, I asked our teacher why the Catholics had shortened the prayer.

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2022

In time, his left leg had shortened and he had to wear a special shoe with an enormous platform that he made himself.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende