Example Sentences

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The company has shed $340 billion of market value over the past three trading sessions, its largest three-day loss on record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The case has shed light on more of the alleged activities of Marselek, who has since been charged with fraud and embezzlement, suspected of having inflated Wirecard's balance sheet total and sales volume.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Software giant Oracle has shed more than 700 workers in Santa Monica, Redwood City, Pleasanton and Santa Clara, filings to the California Employment Development Department show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The manufacturing sector has shed about five million jobs since 1995.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Our father has shed his city clothing, turned back into himself.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood