downsizing

Example Sentences

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The majority of their buyers are purchasing move-up homes or downsizing, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

For others, downsizing or renting could offer greater flexibility and lower ongoing expenses.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

After pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into U.S. manufacturing, they are downsizing investments, canceling projects and pivoting plants to support making more traditional gas-powered vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Now contemplating downsizing, they wanted to tackle the clutter of things accumulated over decades with their two children, Katie and Simon.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“Times are much, much harder with all the downsizing, but we’re still a wonderful country.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times