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
For those operating on the PG side of its border, the odds of making a living as an influencer get slimmer by the day.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
His weight has been a concern, although he is slimmer in his second term as president.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The odds of the Mona Lisa getting painted—the already long odds—grow slimmer still.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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