shrink gradually
Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words
to become smaller over a period of time
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- The fabric will shrink gradually after washing.
- Due to the economic downturn, the company's profits began to shrink gradually.
- As the temperature dropped, the metal components started to shrink gradually.
- The population of the remote village has been observed to shrink gradually over the decades.
- Without proper maintenance, the ice sculptures would shrink gradually in the sun.
- The market share of the older technology started to shrink gradually with the advent of new innovations.
- If you don't water it regularly, the plant's leaves will shrink gradually and turn yellow.
- The government is concerned that the middle class may shrink gradually if economic disparities widen.
- The size of the budget had to shrink gradually to accommodate unforeseen expenses.
- Over time, even the most durable materials can shrink gradually due to wear and tear.