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as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
had to abbreviate his vacation in France in order to travel to Oslo to receive the Nobel Prize
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Recent Examples of abbreviated
Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023
Despite the abbreviated flight, congratulations poured in from NASA chief Bill Nelson and others in the space industry.
—Marcia Dunn, ajc, 20 Apr. 2023
Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
There are always more animals to discover, many of them so small that they get lost in print reproductions and so abbreviated or notational as to be barely detectable, even when seen in person.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jackson gave himself an honest assessment of his performance in what was an abbreviated 2022 season.
—Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023
Despite the abbreviated flight, congratulations poured in from NASA chief Bill Nelson and others in the space industry.
—Marcia Dunn, ajc, 20 Apr. 2023
Verb
Below, our Istanbul Airport food guide for the best places to eat at the new $12 billion hub (opened in 2018, it's often abbreviated as IST or IGA).
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
There are always more animals to discover, many of them so small that they get lost in print reproductions and so abbreviated or notational as to be barely detectable, even when seen in person.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.Fox News, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2023
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On Friday, Burrows, R-Lubbock, made public his request to Uvalde District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee for an abridged video from a school hallway camera to be released.Dallas News, Dallas News, 11 July 2022
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St Louis 1st baseman Mark McGwire hits his 65th homer of the season in a rain shortened 9-5 win over Cubs at Busch Stadium; wins 2nd straight HR title over Sammy Sosa, who hits his 63rd HR in same game.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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John Ritter died suddenly in 2003, of a heart issue called an aortic dissection, while filming the sitcom 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter (later shortened to 8 Simple Rules), alongside Kaley Cuoco and Katey Sagal.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Technically, this involves advanced cryptographic techniques that ensure the aggregated proof remains verifiable and secure despite its condensed form.Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Check out a condensed version of the conversation below.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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The novel’s jump cuts and syncopated rhythm, borrowed from the cinema and jazz music of the 1920s, mimic the street life of the city.David Blackbourn, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2019
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After a brief impression of Judy, Paris offered some insight into one of the girls’ foremost comedic influences growing up.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Tennessee’s brief, meanwhile, presents a much more conspiratorial picture.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Abbreviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviated. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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