shrunk

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They also shrunk the footprint of a new development: buildings, parking lots and other structures could only cover 10% of a property, down from 50%.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He notes that Armenia's dependence on Russian military equipment has shrunk dramatically, with around 95% of Armenia's military imports now coming from India, France, China and other countries.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In 2025, employment in the U.S. would have shrunk if not for healthcare.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The result is that supply has increased, prices are down, sales are up, and buying costs have shrunk.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Fortunately he’d shrunk back to normal size, so his hug was like getting hit by a tractor, not the entire farm.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan