shorten
verb (used with object)
will be shortening
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future progressiveof shorten.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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This is early days in the festival, but Rust and Bone has to be a real contender for prizes, and, the odds will be shortening to vanishing point for Cotillard getting the best actress award.
From The Guardian ● May 17, 2012
