shrinkage

Example Sentences

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It also links the brain shrinkage to a better known side effect of the drugs, brain swelling, which often presents without symptoms.

From Science Magazine

All this shrinkage is part of the Fed’s efforts to quell inflation, which is running at 6 percent a year.

From New York Times

To be clear, this apparent 13 percent shrinkage is not a blow to the electric charge radius measurements and not as shocking as it may seem.

From Scientific American

One important factor is shrinkage in the ability of conservative culture warriors to find socially acceptable targets for hate-mongering and discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times

Any signs of wrinkles, shrinkage, or dimples signal that the cucumber is overripe.

From Salon