shrinking

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The threat of shrinking the cattle supply further could delay ranchers’ ability to rebuild herds and eventually leave the market more reliant on imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

US sport is priced at the luxury top end, and so much so that the stadiums are mostly shrinking in capacity, rebuilt for many billions with hospitality suites and lounges where once there was seating.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s because its funding is tied to an auction for a shrinking number of pollution allowances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

She storms toward the garden door, shrinking the Belle-rose stems and returning the swollen petals to their original size.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton