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Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.
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Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
In 2023, Wimbledon joined the other Grand Slam tournaments in shortening matches from five to three sets.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles.
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Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
Leaders can reduce transition tax by clustering similar work, shortening meeting chains, and creating reset rituals between modes.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
In 2023, Wimbledon joined the other Grand Slam tournaments in shortening matches from five to three sets.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles.
—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026
Leaders can reduce transition tax by clustering similar work, shortening meeting chains, and creating reset rituals between modes.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shortening
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“Shortening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortening. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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