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Whether in its original eight-mile guise, or the shortened 4.3-mile version used since 1983, it has a combination of flowing, high and medium-speed corners matched by very few circuits in the world.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Setting aside the shortened 2020 season, Rendon averaged just 51 games per season from 2021 through 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

These are naturally less sensitive to tiny defects on the crystal's surface, which had shortened magnon lifetimes in previous experiments.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about how schedules are impacted during the shortened work week and over the holiday weekend.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Davos pulled off his glove and held up his left hand, with its four shortened fingers.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin