Example Sentences

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Laos has shortened the school week from five days to three.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

And as this season of “Industry” reaches its big finale, the two women find that the tie binding them has shortened once again.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Most banks should be open on Dec. 31, but check with your local branch to see if it has shortened hours that day.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

They were of noble blood—of the Llorients of Collioure, though the rolling of vulgar tongues has shortened it a little in these days.

From The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)