contraction
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The banks are expected to see soft top line growth in the year ahead, due to slower loan growth and contraction in net interest margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
In this view, the Big Bang evolved from conditions in a preceding contraction.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Fed’s manufacturing activity index fell to -0.4 in May from 26.7 in April, indicating a contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"The E-Car... is being developed in the true tradition of European 'people's mobility -- addressing the unprecedented contraction of the small affordable car segment in Europe in recent years," Stellantis said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
I could feel the expansion and contraction of his ribs with each breath.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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