retrench

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That kind of retrenching, from deep-pocketed corporate sponsors to individuals giving their spare change, is threatening to derail the careers of athletes such as McDermott-Mostowy, who relies on his family and a modest U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Ford said Monday it expects to take about $19.5 billion in charges, mainly tied to its electric-vehicle business, a massive hit as the automaker retrenches in the face of sinking EV demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

CVS Chief Executive David Joyner said in an interview that the Oak Street business needs to retrench, after coming under pressure from higher medical costs and regulatory changes in the Medicare business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I want to see that these layoffs are broadly based and not from sectors that are struggling or companies that may have over expanded and now are retrenching some of that expansion,” Uruci says.

From Barron's

Large employers are retrenching, making deep cuts to white-collar positions and leaving fewer opportunities for experienced and new workers who had counted on well-paying office work to support families and fund retirements.

From The Wall Street Journal