Example Sentences

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My husband and I were downsizing and moving to Devon and I figured if I could get him to watch the show with me, he’d get the message that we need to get streamlined.

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2019

“He saw our furniture and artwork — all things we’ve had for a million years. We wanted this to be our home, but we were downsizing by half, especially wall space.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2017

In the UK it offered a way of keeping a sense of grandeur, even when landowners were downsizing from a larger property.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2015

During the recession, Doug Biggs spent much of his time catering to corporate clients who were downsizing and holding small parties.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2014

When other stores were downsizing or eliminating their music and DVD sections, Borders delayed scaling back its own.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2011