retrench

Example Sentences

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It even stands to benefit if consumers retrench.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ford announced in December that it expected to take $19.5 billion in charges to retrench amid sinking EV demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"If consumers retrench... the entire economy is going to go down with it," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

Rosemary Coates, executive director of the nonprofit Reshoring Institute, noted that decisions to expand or retrench are relatively easy for a company like McDonald’s or its fast-food rivals.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Madam me no madam, but learn to retrench your words; and say ma'am; as, yes ma'am, and no ma'am, as other ladies' women do.

From Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love by Dryden, John