shrink slightly

Frequency: 7.813.1 per million words

to become smaller by a small amount

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Examples (10)

  • The fabric will shrink slightly after the first wash.
  • As the temperature drops, the metal components tend to shrink slightly.
  • His confidence seemed to shrink slightly with each setback.
  • The projected profits have shrunk slightly due to increased operational costs.
  • The population of the small village has shrunk slightly over the last decade.
  • When exposed to extreme cold, the specialized material will shrink slightly.
  • The company's market share has shrunk slightly in the face of new competition.
  • Don't worry if the sweater shrinks slightly; it will still fit.
  • The number of available jobs has shrunk slightly in the current economic climate.
  • After being left out in the rain, the wooden frame had shrunk slightly.