shedding

Example Sentences

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As atmospheric CO2 levels increase, the stratosphere becomes even more effective at shedding heat, causing temperatures there to drop.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The state’s vaunted defense industry was shedding tens of thousands of jobs with the closure of military bases after the end of the Cold War.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Merck spun off Organon in 2021, shedding a slower-growing part of its portfolio.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Shares of Microsoft are the biggest underperformer among the group, shedding 12% year to date.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

On the porch, a shaky-looking wooden table, its paint shedding like snake skin.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds