retrench

Example Sentences

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"While the economic landscape may look benign one day, an abrupt shift in sentiment and financial conditions could lead to a recessionary environment the very next day if everyone starts retrenching."

From Reuters

The Met’s recently instituted winter break turns the midseason doldrums into an opportunity to retrench and recharge.

From New York Times

The videoconferencing company acknowledged it had hired too many people during its pandemic boom, and needed to retrench as growth has slowed.

From New York Times

The bank has admitted to billions in losses from its experiment in consumer banking, and is retrenching from big plans to build checking accounts and other products for modest borrowers.

From New York Times

Consumer spending dropped in December, as consumers retrenched after a bumpy year colored by a strong market but also rapid inflation that eroded savings and posed a financial challenge for many Americans.

From New York Times