Shorter
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Frank, born 1947, U.S. long-distance runner: Olympic marathon gold medalist 1972.
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Wayne, 1933–2023, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
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Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
Shorter patrols run through November and December, while in the summer, once the ice has broken up, the area is patrolled by ships.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
Shorter stretches of at least 24 days for copper have been fairly common in recent years.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
Shorter hops between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and then up to Palm Beach, are more likely upon launch, but the company plans to extend to the full route.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
Shorter works, even in classical style, are less likely to have complete modulations.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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