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shrink

[shringk] / ʃrɪŋk /




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It is often known as male or female pattern hair loss, and it usually develops gradually as hair follicles shrink over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Higher yields make bonds more competitive and shrink the present value of profits that won’t show up for years—which is exactly the kind of profit growth stocks are priced on.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

As audiences shrink, publishers often decide to shut down servers and move on.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

From a collector’s point of view, shrink wrap can actually increase the value of a record.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Skyping with my shrink from summer camp—I don’t know a lot of other people who could say that.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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