shrunken
Example Sentences
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But when given the opportunity, Sasaki has shrunken in recent outings, struggling with both his command and his ability to pitch deep into games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The reel was shrunken through age and frayed, but otherwise in remarkable condition for something stashed in sun-heated attics for years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Outside, freshly laid parking lots sit mostly empty while a single, shrunken shift of workers comes and goes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The individual beans, which resemble shrunken dates due to their wrinkly dark exterior, can also be microplaned to create a fine powder, according to a guide from Great British Chefs.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025
The young man could not help remarking that Beowulf's body had shrunken with age.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
