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shrunken

[shruhng-kuhn] / ˈʃrʌŋ kən /


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Satellite images examined by BBC Verify show shrunken glaciers, scorched areas left by wildfires, green fields turned arid and lower river levels.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

But when given the opportunity, Sasaki has shrunken in recent outings, struggling with both his command and his ability to pitch deep into games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

Buffett liked the monopoly status of newspapers, which has been largely destroyed over the past 20 years, leaving the industry greatly shrunken and far less profitable.

From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026

Browne, the fashion designer known for his shrunken suiting, recently opened two new stores on the Upper East Side, joining other labels like Khaite, Toteme, Kallmeyer and Ulla Johnson, which all had flagships downtown first.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025

She would close up this room, open temporarily for me, and wander about cleaning and cleaning the shrunken house, so tidy since our leaving.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston


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