slim down

Example Sentences

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Consumer goods conglomerates have been trying to slim down their operations as they struggle to deal with stubborn inflation and slow growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It has tried to slim down its product selection, while selling at higher prices and improving its marketing strategy, William Blair analyst Dylan Carden said in a note last year.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

The summer months were a time to bulk up or slim down, to polish up the 3-point shot or develop a post-up game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025

As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, Bookless’ DIY approach highlights the lengths some are willing to go to slim down while saving money.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Consequently, whenever Groves made plans to slim down the Manhattan Project’s lab network, he left the Rad Lab alone.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik