shrinking

Example Sentences

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The city’s homeless people, a population that is shrinking but that Pratt insists is exploding.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

"And the feeling that prospects for the future are shrinking like a withering skin."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The mayor defended the Convention Center project, arguing it would boost tourism, while saying the police raises were needed to keep the department’s ranks from shrinking more than they already have since 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The review found job and career opportunities for those hoping to enter employment are "not growing, they're shrinking".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s shrinking a little every day, and so the parts aren’t working well anymore.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina