Example Sentences

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I did acquire five handsome bookcases — a gift from a reader who was downsizing — but they are currently in storage in a neighbor’s garage.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

Susan Ito, 62, was downsizing when she decided to give Buy Nothing a try in March 2019.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2021

In her post, Zarin noted that she was "downsizing" and "completely changing" her surroundings.

From Fox News • Mar. 4, 2020

Recently you announced that the “Day In Sports” page was downsizing, and basically being eliminated.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2019

Hof said he was downsizing to focus on politics, which he called “a dirty business.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2018