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Meanings of shorten (shortening) in English
Usage of shortening in English
1
Conclusion: Telomere shortening has been reported in several metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
2
Sonomicrocrystals demonstrated greater protection of border zone fractional shortening at 6 weeks.
3
Mix and sift dry ingredients; add milk and melted shortening; beat well.
4
And the odds on either, or on a second referendum, are shortening.
5
Each time we moved into shadow, I sensed winter and shortening days.
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A small intestinal submucosa patch was successfully used to prevent vaginal shortening.
7
Long shadows stretched out behind us, but they were shortening every minute.
8
Although broadly satisfactory in its details, this section would benefit from shortening.
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Brush with shortening and broil in the gas oven for ten minutes.
10
Still, there is more to this shortening of the future than dates.
11
Heat the molasses, pour it over the shortening, and add the milk.
12
Place one-half cup of shortening in a large frying pan and add
13
A similar shortening occurs in the matter of Rosader's flight from home.
14
A shower of sparks flew from the end of the shortening fuse.
15
The days were now shortening rapidly; it was dark before eight o'clock.
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Sift again to mix and then rub in one-half cup of shortening.
About this term
Frequent collocations
Shortening through the time
Shortening across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common