shedding

Example Sentences

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Ethan Allen began shedding floor space years ago, betting on digital tools to replace square footage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As atmospheric CO2 levels increase, the stratosphere becomes even more effective at shedding heat, causing temperatures there to drop.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The state’s vaunted defense industry was shedding tens of thousands of jobs with the closure of military bases after the end of the Cold War.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Merck spun off Organon in 2021, shedding a slower-growing part of its portfolio.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“Hello, hello,” he sang, lurching inside and shedding his jacket in the same fashion.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt