shrinking

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“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

In his review, Milburn warned: "The problem is that for too many young people, opportunities are not growing, they're shrinking."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“We expect Warsh’s hopes for shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet and lowering rates to fade as inflationary pressure persists and restricts the Fed’s room for maneuvering.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The team concluded that shrinking sea ice intensified a process known as benthic denitrification.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Fig’s list of symptoms ran through my head: Hershey breath, never enough water in his bowl, shrinking appetite, and Sleeping Beauty syndrome.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas