shrink
Example Sentences
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Many say they can’t afford to lose momentum on their rebuild, concerned about losing contractors, rising construction costs or how additional delays could further shrink their already-dwindling insurance payouts for temporary housing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Warsh may shrink the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet to tighten financial conditions without adjusting interest rates.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Can this argument shrink the potential support for Streeting or any other potential challengers?
From BBC • May 13, 2026
How to shrink the balance sheet must be handled carefully.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Hairy Junior closes his eyes tight, and his arms shrink away at once.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing shrink
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Words with Two Past-Tense Forms That Creeped (or Crept) into English
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