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But all of that is speculative, and the news that Nvidia is downsizing its commitment to OpenAI raises fresh questions about the likelihood that the $300 billion will come through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Elton John is downsizing — and the superstar’s former penthouse residence in Atlanta has been emptied for a series of auctions at Christie’s starting on Feb. 21.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2024

One client is older and is downsizing, another is moving out state for tax reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2023

High-tech Spanish aerospace engineering company MTorres is downsizing and has sold its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Everett.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023

After hiring tens of thousands of staff between 2018 and 2020 to handle surging mortgage originations and refinancings driven by low interest rates, the mortgage sector is downsizing.

From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2022