as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration
the library's hours have been drastically abridged to cut costs
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This recipe maintains all its comforting, nostalgic flavors but shortens the cook time because a sheet pan produces a thinner loaf than a traditional loaf pan.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026 -
That increases visibility and shortens the time needed to attract qualified applicants.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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India’s neighbors are seeking additional fuel from New Delhi as the war in the Middle East curtails access to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, giving Asia’s third-largest economy an opportunity to build goodwill across the region.—
Swati Gupta,
Bloomberg,
13 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The court's decision not only curtails a policy Trump has repeatedly credited with strengthening American leverage abroad, but also carries major financial and legal consequences.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Abridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abridges. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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