thin down
Example Sentences
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The German carmaker would thin down staff by allowing fixed-term contracts to expire, which could affect a few hundred employees at the end of October, according to dpa information.
From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2023
Thornton’s play has given the Sharks three top centers, along with Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl, after being thin down the middle last year.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2019
No matter what liquid you use, you may need to add water to thin down the soup.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2014
The Los Angeles Times asked readers to offer tips to help him thin down.
From Slate • May 7, 2013
"They stuff us day after day and then just make us lie around. But I'm allowed out on walk hours now, so don't worry, I'll thin down in a couple of weeks."
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
