The editor decided to abridge the novel, removing several lengthy passages to make it more appealing to a younger audience.

Due to time constraints, the speaker had to abridge her presentation, skipping over some less critical points.

Can you abridge the report so that it focuses only on the key findings?

The film version of the book was significantly abridged, leaving out several of the subplots found in the original text.

Legal documents should not be abridged without careful consideration of the potential implications of removing certain sections.

To fit the time slot, the play was abridged, much to the dismay of the playwright who felt it lost essential elements.

The teacher asked the student to abridge his essay by eliminating any redundant information.

During the workshop, we were taught how to abridge stories effectively without losing the essence of the plot.

The historical account was abridged for the children's textbook, with complex events simplified for easier understanding.

Because the meeting was running late, the manager had to abridge her summary of the project's status.