shrink from
Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words
used with 'to' to specify the starting point of a reduction (e.g., shrink from 14% to 5%)
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Examples (20)
- Their share of the market has shrunk from 14% to 5%.
- She shrank from his unwanted advances.
- The company's profits shrunk from $10 million to $2 million last quarter.
- He shrank from the responsibility, fearing failure.
- The population of the town has shrunk from over 5,000 to less than 1,000.
- The child shrank from the loud noise, covering his ears.
- The manufacturing sector has shrunk from a significant contributor to a minor one.
- Despite his bravery, he shrank from confronting the bully.
- His confidence shrunk from its previous high level after the failure.
- Many people shrink from difficult conversations.
- The overall economy has shrunk from its peak, indicating a recession.
- She shrank from the idea of public speaking.
- The artist's exhibition space shrunk from a large gallery to a small studio.
- He shrank from the harsh reality of his situation.
- The once-thriving business has shrunk from a national presence to a local one.
- Don't shrink from challenges; embrace them.
- The available funding has shrunk from what was initially promised.
- He shrank from any form of commitment.
- The number of available jobs has shrunk from hundreds to just a few.
- The artist shrank from criticism of his work.