Phrases with «to shorten the duration»

The phrase "to shorten the duration" means to reduce or make shorter the amount of time something takes. Full definition

* At the height of my major issues with acne, I found zinc helped shorten the duration of my breakouts. (kimberlyloc.com)
That helps shorten the duration of the case and reduce the overall expense. (collabdivorce-ny.com)
In comparison, the medications on the market to treat the flu only shorten its duration by a mere 1 day. (drmowll.com)
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