You could greatly edit it in order to shorten it, or you could divide it into chapters. So unless I'm misunderstanding your question: yes, you can.
.. by cutting them, filing them down...
cut it
You do not do it. It is dangerous!!
it is used to shorten long objects in technical drawings with uniform detail, typically represented as a jagged line threw the uniform area to shorten the picture.
nothing in the world will shorten your height, stand tall and be proud of your height, and above all be happy with who and what you are!
novel. .. . maybe protracted silence
Mary summarized the conversation.
Why don't you ask Jesus
No, it doesn't.
They can shorten their sentence by appealing the original sentence and depending on the offence they only have to serve a small percentage as long as it wasn't a federal crime
To effectively condense and shorten a story without losing its essence or impact, focus on the main plot points and key themes. Remove unnecessary details and descriptions, while preserving the core message and emotional resonance of the story. Use concise language and precise storytelling techniques to maintain the story's power and meaning in a more condensed form.
I think it is to give you more power when you take of.