shrink

Example Sentences

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The researchers argue that environmental degradation and shrinking regional species pools are likely responsible.

From Science Daily

Snow cover has actually been shrinking by about half a million square kilometres per decade, or about half the area of Ontario.

From Science Daily

Due to shrinking households stemming from the one-child policy enacted decades ago, China’s domestic economy is in a decline that cannot be reversed.

From MarketWatch

Cattle herds are shrinking, prices are soaring, and there’s little relief in sight.

From Barron's

Cattle herds are shrinking, prices are soaring, and there’s little relief in sight.

From Barron's