retrenchment
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Nomura economists agree, saying that the increase in worker threshold limit for retrenchment/closure "should encourage firms to build larger scale factories, boosting the manufacturing sector, and expanding employment opportunities over time".
From BBC
A history of solid gains in December should also provide support, particularly given the market’s notable November retrenchment.
From Barron's
Iger in February said the company would be shedding workers to help save $5.5 billion in costs in a sign of Hollywood’s retrenchment amid challenges in the business of online video.
From Los Angeles Times
At the same time, studios have been going through a retrenchment, with cutbacks and layoffs as streaming subscriber numbers have disappointed.
From Los Angeles Times
"Singapore has maintained generally good relations with China, at least partly as a hedge against possible U.S. retrenchment," the report said.
From Reuters
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