shrink
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Discovery, expressing fears the blockbuster merger would devastate the industry and shrink production jobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Capital Economics forecasts Qatar’s gross domestic product to shrink by 13% this year, the United Arab Emirates’s by 8%, and Saudi Arabia’s by 6.6%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Traveling to Europe and other destinations this summer will be costlier; flights may be packed as airlines shrink basic economy to steer passengers to premium seats.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
When he arrived, Gucci operated about 600 stores worldwide, a network he is seeking to shrink to roughly 450.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
I made a move towards him, but he seemed to shrink back.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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