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[shringk] / ʃrɪŋk /




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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

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 gravitational waves slowly shrink the orbit, they subtly alter the shape and motion of the caustic curve.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 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

By the time I get home from school, my family will shrink down to Mom and us three kids.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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