slimmer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of slimmer
Example Sentences
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The U.S. strategic crude stockpiles are dwindling at a record pace and are approaching their lowest in more than four decades — but concerns about slimmer reserves may be overblown.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
But for “middle restaurants” — between fast-casual spots without extensive table service and high-level tasting menus — restaurateurs often make up for the slimmer margins with volume.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
According to Cottrill, the group pushed for repeated aesthetic changes to make Trump appear slimmer and more idealized than the photographic references he was initially using.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
It has more debt and slimmer margins than Iberdrola, which may account for the lower valuation.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Now they were separated anyway and the farther he was from shore, the slimmer his chance of making it.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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