shrinking

Example Sentences

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Penske is also adding bays and service capacity, even if it means shrinking showrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Bass said the police raises were needed to keep the Los Angeles Police Department from shrinking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Every Utahn is aware of our shrinking and dying Great Salt Lake and the role that plays in our economy, our climate, the lake effect, even for sending snow to ski resorts.”

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Weight loss may not be limited to shrinking fat stores.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

He had named her Violet after shrinking violet when she had started seeing Dr. Payne.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez