retrench
Example Sentences
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It even stands to benefit if consumers retrench.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
CVS Chief Executive David Joyner said in an interview that the Oak Street business needs to retrench, after coming under pressure from higher medical costs and regulatory changes in the Medicare business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
"If consumers retrench... the entire economy is going to go down with it," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025
The airline will end service at several cities in a move to retrench and focus on stronger markets after years of losing money.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Softly, softly," interrupted Mr. Stanley, "retrench your plural number.
From Coelebs In Search of a Wife by More, Hannah
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
