slimming
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The firm is slimming its shareholders council to 12 senior partners and its global managing partner, down from 30 members.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
As he boosts RIG, Navratil has set about slimming down Nestlé.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
It is thought to be the result of rapid slimming, rather than the medication itself.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The packaged foods conglomerate’s efforts to focus its operations come as many of its peers are also slimming down brand offerings and shifting away from large, sprawling portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
I’ve worn black today, because I’ve heard so often that it’s supposed to be slimming.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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