shrink

Example Sentences

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If the bubble bursts, a cascade effect of lower stated profits, shrinking share values, and less investment could weigh on Nvidia’s future sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silver bulls said the current gold-to-silver price ratio of about 60 could shrink significantly—meaning silver prices rise relative to gold prices—before it approaches the roughly 30 reached during silver’s 2011 price spike.

From The Wall Street Journal

But we are not required to shrink into selfishness and judgment when faced with need.

From Los Angeles Times

For several weeks earlier this year, the department shrunk to just over 8,600 sworn members — its lowest head count in decades.

From Los Angeles Times

With its presence certain to shrink across the planet, the dollar’s role as the global reserve currency will, as J.P.

From Salon