shrunk

Example Sentences

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“Warsh’s confidence that the balance sheet can be shrunk or shifted to short-term assets as a counterweight to policy rate cuts may be misplaced,” he said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A wealth boom is powering crucial parts of the metro area’s economy and has shrunk its population.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Since 2000, the Colorado has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

River recalled that "she just shrunk and shrunk until it was like watching an impersonator trying to be my sister from memory."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Like someone had come in during the day and shrunk all the furniture just a tiny bit.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu