shorten
verb (used with object)
have been shortening
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present perfect progressiveof shorten.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But with rooftop temperatures now well over 35C and in full sun, they have been shortening their working days this week.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
“We don’t have time to hunt anymore,” said Fontaine, who has heard that studios have been shortening set decorators’ preparation periods in the wake of the strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
Sam Ryder, a construction worker turned TikTok star, wowed people so much during rehearsals that bookmakers have been shortening his odds of winning all week.
From BBC ● May 13, 2022
