shrink
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"Profits will shrink from $45 billion in 2025 to $23 billion this year. And margins will shrink from 4.2 percent to 2.0 percent," he said, referring to the net margin.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
As gravitational waves slowly shrink the orbit, they subtly alter the shape and motion of the caustic curve.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
He refers to certain plastics, such as shrink wrap, as the most “visible” aspect of vinyl record pollution to consumers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Cattle ranchers in the US have been fearing an outbreak could shrink herds, reduce beef production and drive prices higher for consumers.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
She glanced around the room and seemed to shrink even more at the sight of the sofas, the radiogram, the curtains.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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