as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration
some of the quotations from the movie had to be truncated to fit on tie-in products
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And while vitamin C is essential for immune function, the evidence is mixed on whether taking Emergen-C shortens the length and severity of colds.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Our approach reduces waste, shortens lead times and removes the need for large inventory positions, while also supporting sustainable, customizable production closer to the consumer.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Truncates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truncates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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