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shrink

[shringk] / ʃrɪŋk /




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But, as religious freedom activists point out, once the purge starts, the circle of who is considered an insider tends to shrink.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

As audiences shrink, publishers often decide to shut down servers and move on.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

I try to shrink down as small as possible, like maybe I can disappear into a crack in the vinyl.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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