shrink back

Example Sentences

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"We will not shrink back because of suppression," Lai said, flanked by Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla who had flown to Taiwan with him and his delegation.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Should boomtowns dotting the new market be expected to shrink back into villages—or less?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

But when foods containing these gelatinised starches are cooled, the expanded starches shrink back down, becoming what's known as a resistant starch.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2024

Although the cicada feast can help predators increase their numbers the next year, their populations shrink back to normal before the periodical cicadas emerge again.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 19, 2023

On seeing me, Flavius and Octavia shrink back against the tiled walls like they’re anticipating an attack, even though I have never hurt them.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins