Thus these songs diminish in details as they advance; but they are mere abridgment of better annals now probably lost.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
It is not an abridgment of that work but a separate treatise, intended primarily for the use of students and readers whose time for study is small, but who wish to learn the broad principles of the science thoroughly and well, especially with reference to the scientific principles which are involved in the practical discussions of our time.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Clay, to cut off such useless talk, gave notice that he would move to have the time for debate for each individual restricted; remarking very truthfully that he did not believe the people at large would complain of the abridgment of speeches in Congress.
"Thomas Hart Benton"
Theodore Roosevelt