shrink slightly
Frequency: 7.813.1 per million words
to become smaller by a small amount
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- 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.