shrivelled

Example Sentences

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The way Smith has shrivelled here, with 211 runs across 10 innings at an average of 23.44, as well as dropped catches, is a matter of serious concern.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Badenoch said the prime minister had "shrivelled" from leadership and called on him to apologise to Epstein's victims.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

The current account surplus has shrivelled and the budget deficit is widening, despite hefty drawdowns from a rainy-day fund.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

Following consecutive seasons of poor rains, rivers and water pans have dried up and grasslands have shrivelled up in the game reserves.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2022

It was so crumpled and wizened, so shrunken and shrivelled, it looked as though it had been pickled in vinegar.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl