shrink from

Example Sentences

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They discovered that, unlike the polar filaments formed by similar systems in other bacteria, the filaments in Anabaena are bipolar, meaning they can grow and shrink from both ends.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Mr. Newsom has the distinction of being the first governor of California since statehood in 1850 to see the state’s congressional delegation shrink, from 53 representatives to 52 after the 2020 census.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Wendy’s is expected to report earnings on Friday, sales are expected to drop 5.6% from a year ago, while earnings shrink from 25 cents to 20 cents per share.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Also, MCE will get to nominate two members to the AMA board, which will shrink from nine members to five.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

“But neither will we shrink from that risk at any time it must be faced.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin