shrunk
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Six weeks without rain has scorched his cauliflowers, shrivelled his spuds, and shrunk his bank balance.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
While International Monetary Fund data show that the dollar’s share of official foreign currency reserves has shrunk over the past 20 years, in more recent years, the process has flatlined.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Nike’s forward earnings multiple has shrunk to 23 times, 22% below its historical average.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the last 27 years, the river has shrunk dramatically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
His cloak flapped around him, too large suddenly, as if the man inside had shrunk.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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