thinning

Example Sentences

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Franchisees of ultra-cheap chains face thinning profits, rising costs, and intense price wars, despite corporate gains.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Hair loss is widespread: By age 35, two-thirds of American men and one-quarter of women will experience noticeable thinning, according to the American Hair Loss Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Buyers are also showing thinning patience with trying to time purchases for certain rate levels.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Instead of stretching and thinning like honey, the tar-like liquids suddenly snapped apart.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

For the next two weeks, Roberto and I worked picking carrots and thinning lettuce after school and on weekends when it did not rain.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez