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I . shorten [ˈʃɔ:tən, Am ˈʃɔ:r-] VB trans

shorten distance, time

skracać [perf skrócić]

shorten name

zdrabniać [perf zdrobnić]

II . shorten [ˈʃɔ:tən, Am ˈʃɔ:r-] VB intr

shorten time, distance

skracać [perf skrócić] się

shorten odds

maleć [perf z-]

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The westernmost truss was shortened in 1921 when a canal along the river bank was filled in. en.wikipedia.org

Injuries shortened his major league career to only nine seasons. en.wikipedia.org

The 1990 tournament was shortened to 36 holes due to rain. en.wikipedia.org

He also increased komi from 5.5 points to 6.5 points and shortened thinking time. en.wikipedia.org

One signal is released during the follicular phase of the estrous cycle and it shortens estrous cycles. en.wikipedia.org

After the original run, it was reshown in theaters a number of times, sometimes in edited, shortened versions, through the 1920s. en.wikipedia.org

This will shorten the life of the policy. en.wikipedia.org

The event was shortened to 54 holes due to the weather conditions. en.wikipedia.org

The wheelbase was shortened to 112.0inmm 0 on all two-door models. en.wikipedia.org

It was shortened to 1,400 metres in 1970. en.wikipedia.org

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