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has shrivelled

  • present perfect of shrivel (3rd person singular).

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The current account surplus has shrivelled and the budget deficit is widening, despite hefty drawdowns from a rainy-day fund.

From Reuters Feb. 15, 2023

That question is more pertinent than ever at the Beijing Games, because African representation has shrivelled since a record eight African nations, fielding twice as many athletes as in Beijing, competed in 2018.

From Seattle Times Feb. 15, 2022

As the volume of television programming has ballooned and the audience for individual shows has shrivelled, the creators of comedies have been freed from the obligation to appeal to most of the country.

From The New Yorker Apr. 25, 2016

Tourism is at a six-year low, and investment has shrivelled.

From Economist Jan. 28, 2016

While the gamut of promising tints is being run, he looks, and, lo! the grand tulip has shrivelled and faded.

From Lippincott's Magazine, August, 1885 by Various