as in retrenchment
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as in reducing
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to change the way things are done in order to spend less money
When the economy slowed, the company was forced to retrench.
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Noun
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In Sierra Leone, the recent USAID stop-work order has resulted in the closure of clinics, staff retrenchments and the suspension of essential services such as HIV testing, treatment and care.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Perhaps it will be said that this moment was one of overreach followed by retrenchment before a new advance.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Companies and Customers are Leading As global markets prioritize clean technologies, major corporations are staying the course on their goals for reducing carbon pollution and propelling innovation.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and grease foil with either butter or vegetable shortening.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Fractional ownership of high-value assets like premium real estate and art will become mainstream, creating liquid markets for traditionally illiquid assets while slashing transaction costs and settlement times.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At the same time, Irvine Company is paring down its downtown holdings.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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London time, paring earlier gains after climbing as much as 11% earlier in the session.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Retrenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenching. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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