shrank
Example Sentences
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The economy 21-country eurozone shrank 0.2 percent compared to the previous three-month period, according to the EU's statistics agency, which had earlier estimated first quarter growth to be near-flat at 0.1 percent.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrank for a second consecutive quarter as activity stalled at the start of the year, raising the likelihood the country dipped into a recession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
OTTAWA—Canada’s current-account shortfall widened in the first quarter as the country’s direct investment income surplus shrank and record imports outpaced outbound shipments that have narrowed around oil and gas and gold.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Ancient rivers crossed a greener environment, feeding shallow lakes that grew and shrank over time.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
In one blink, Time shrank until it stood eye level with Aru.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
