shrunk

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They also shrunk the footprint of a new development: buildings, parking lots and other structures could only cover 10% of a property, down from 50%.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In 2025, employment in the U.S. would have shrunk if not for healthcare.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The company’s workforce shrunk by 11% over the past year to around 6,200 people, and it will continue to be disciplined on costs to drive higher profitability, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

By 2018, however, that number had shrunk to 333, although coal output more than doubled.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Faye’s skin had shrunk, clinging to jaw and skull, and her eyes were huge and vacant.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck