shrink
Example Sentences
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But, as religious freedom activists point out, once the purge starts, the circle of who is considered an insider tends to shrink.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
It can gradually shrink hair follicles, making it harder for them to keep producing strong, healthy hair.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Both ranchers and meat processors are seeing their profits shrink.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Marly wished she could shrink away like Alice did in Wonderland so she could hide behind one of those cheeses or behind a stone.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
Vocabulary lists containing shrink
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Words with Two Past-Tense Forms That Creeped (or Crept) into English
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