How to pronounce shortened

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“shortened” in real sentences

408 clips in the index · 119 American · 140 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. And over time, I just shortened and shortened my visits.

    Smithsonian Air & Space · hear it here

  2. their life expectancy shortened.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  3. It's a shortened version.

    NIH · hear it here

  4. gets shortened to that title.

    US Forest Service · hear it here

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