slimming
Example Sentences
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Traditionally, he says, men "almost need a bit of a scare" to start trying to shed the pounds, seeing it as something private and shunning the more social approach some women prefer, like slimming clubs.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Nestlé is trying to end the slump by winning back market share and slimming down its sprawling business.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
The maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks said Wednesday that slimming down its staff would improve efficiency companywide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
J&J spent the past few years slimming down its business to focus on six categories, one of which is immunology drugs.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
I’ve worn black today, because I’ve heard so often that it’s supposed to be slimming.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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