shrunk
Example Sentences
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But sustained waves of emigration—driven by insecurity, economic collapse and political marginalization—have shrunk that role.
But it is a tough task for European countries to rebuild militaries that had shrunk dramatically since the end of the Cold War, with soldiers frequently facing issues from poor living conditions to ageing equipment.
From Barron's
As for Cuba, its global stature has shrunk since the death of the charismatic dictator Fidel Castro.
But that effect has shrunk as the U.S. became less energy dependent.
Merz's party until recently enjoyed large poll leads in the state but these have shrunk in recent months.
From Barron's
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