shorten
verb (used with object)
will have shortened
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future perfectof shorten.future perfect
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
Example Sentences
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U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, and they will have shortened hours on Black Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Many more Americans will have shortened lifespans from complications caused either directly by the virus or indirectly by the conditions of the pandemic.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2020
KFC said on Wednesday that some would remain closed for the rest of the week, while others will have shortened hours.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2018
