shedding

Example Sentences

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Ethan Allen began shedding floor space years ago, betting on digital tools to replace square footage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A major twin study is shedding new light on the long running debate over nature versus nurture, suggesting that genetics may play a far larger role in future success than many people realize.

From Science Daily • May 6, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

She put it on and looked at herself in the small mirror on the back of her door, and the jewels blazed with an unearthly light, shedding a pale, cold glow over her face.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo