grow smaller
Example Sentences
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It was never that large a crowd in the first instance—and watching a small crowd grow smaller isn’t news.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2023
Demand for ivory has decreased in recent years, but elephant herds in some parts of Africa are still declining, and evidence suggests the animals are evolving to grow smaller tusks.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Each time that happens, the surviving green patches grow smaller.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2022
A weak yen, once considered a boon to the export-led economy, is now having less of an impact as shipments grow smaller, given the ongoing shift by Japanese manufacturers to offshore production.
From Reuters • May 19, 2022
Nathan slowly lifted his head and saw Nali’s mobile home grow smaller and smaller, then blend into the dark landscape.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
