Do not shorten the morning by getting up late; look upon it as the quintessence of life, as to a certain extent sacred. From LearnThat.org. [Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), German philosopher.]
In winter, the days shorten. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
shorten the skirt. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Does your business name shorten into an undesired acronym?. From Wordnik.com. [Choosing a Name for Your Business] Reference
21: 56 @Djalfy I don't remember if the Twitter homepage does the auto-shorten thing ... the url shorten is useful though. From Wordnik.com. [My God, It's Full Of Tweets!] Reference
This will "shorten" the rod by as much as 18 inches. From Wordnik.com. [Becoming a Better Fisherman] Reference
Mournest thy vanish'd joys in MYSTES 'shorten'd days. From Wordnik.com. [Original sonnets on various subjects; and odes paraphrased from Horace] Reference
"Wow, that's even better," Mike responded, "but could you sort by employee last name shorten the job title field to 30 characters max?. From Wordnik.com. [The Daily WTF] Reference
In fact, too much medical care might shorten your life. From Wordnik.com. [Alzheimer's cases triple health-care costs] Reference
When cells divide as people age, their telomeres shorten. From Wordnik.com. [Science and Your Health] Reference
Several medications can shorten the duration of outbreaks. From Wordnik.com. [Q&A: Is there any way to treat or prevent cold sores?] Reference
That's a good way to shorten the useful life of the vehicle. From Wordnik.com. [The Truth About Tire Pressure] Reference
Some evidence suggests that zinc lozenges may shorten colds. From Wordnik.com. [A Healthy Drink? Try Plain Water] Reference
In February I urged fixed-income investors to shorten maturities. From Wordnik.com. [Defending Yourself Against Deflation] Reference
(See “Toyota may shorten gas pedals in acceleration recall.”). From Wordnik.com. [Toyota recalls 3.8 million cars to modify gas pedals, carpets, and software] Reference
Also be aware that some timers can shorten the life span of CFLs. From Wordnik.com. [Q&A: Can CFLs interfere with electronic equipment?] Reference
The company says the feature can shorten travel times by up to 35%. From Wordnik.com. [TomTom iPhone navigation app now available] Reference
Knowing exactly what you want to do next may shorten your search, too. From Wordnik.com. [Should You Resign To Job Hunt?] Reference
The automated kiosks are designed to shorten lines at pharmacist counters. From Wordnik.com. [ATMs for Rx Refills] Reference
Improving our ability to track outbreaks would also shorten response times. From Wordnik.com. [The Battle Against Bugs Gets Serious] Reference
It can shorten wars and make the work of ground forces a lot easier and safer. From Wordnik.com. [The Simplistic American?] Reference
It would, said the prime minister, "shorten a distance we already find too short.". From Wordnik.com. [Why Do Brits Hate The Chunnel?] Reference
Acceptance can shorten the recovery time and take some of the sting out of the battle. From Wordnik.com. [Loving Your Partner As A Package Deal] Reference
They howled when he threatened to shorten the park season if he didn't get more funds. From Wordnik.com. [Park Priorities] Reference
They urged him to make a recommendation on whether to shorten it as quickly as possible. From Wordnik.com. [No Specific Timeline for Ending Drilling Ban, Regulator Says] Reference
In November, Dan asked her if she wanted to shorten it to Anna, the name Cara had chosen. From Wordnik.com. [She's Not Baby Jessica Anymore] Reference
And when I was told it could shorten his lifespan, I grew determined to do something about it. From Wordnik.com. [Famous Female Artist] Reference
Bob DoleGAME PLAN: Limit exposure by shirking debates; keep Senate in session to shorten the dock. From Wordnik.com. [The Usual Suspects] Reference
Studies show that it can reduce symptoms, although it doesn't appear to prevent or shorten the illness. From Wordnik.com. [Tip of the day: Chicken soup for a cold] Reference
But it's not OK for me to try and shorten my response time by reaching out to two or three people at once?. From Wordnik.com. [Multiple Simultaneous Submissions] Reference
They named it "Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle," wisely choosing to shorten this to its acronym. From Wordnik.com. [Yahooligans at the Window] Reference
Meanwhile, German unions have become more compliant and retreated from misguided efforts to shorten the workweek. From Wordnik.com. [Germany Finds the Net] Reference
When it called a strike to shorten the workweek to 35 hours, most eastern workers (including Neubert's) ignored it. From Wordnik.com. [The Next Wall To Fall] Reference
Studies show that chicken noodle soup can reduce symptoms, although it doesn't appear to prevent or shorten the illness. From Wordnik.com. [Study: Hot drinks help treat a cold] Reference
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