downsizing

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It also means considering alternatives before making a final commitment — downsizing, relocating, or moving into a retirement community — as part of a broader strategy that offers lower or more predictable costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

That raised concerns about layoffs in an industry that has sustained significant downsizing in recent years as viewers and advertisers migrate to streaming options and social media platforms like TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

CVS over the past few years has undergone a significant downsizing of its footprint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"For a media house that has spent years downsizing and restructuring, that promise of capital and intent carries real weight," Keith Mwau, an economist, told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“Times are much, much harder with all the downsizing, but we’re still a wonderful country.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times