shrink slowly

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

to become smaller at a slow pace

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Examples (10)

  • The fabric tends to shrink slowly when washed in hot water.
  • Over time, the population of the small town began to shrink slowly.
  • The ice cap is expected to shrink slowly over the next century due to climate change.
  • Without regular maintenance, the old wooden bridge would shrink slowly and eventually become unsafe.
  • The company's market share started to shrink slowly as new competitors emerged.
  • If not properly stored, even durable materials can shrink slowly.
  • The effects of the economic downturn caused the industry to shrink slowly.
  • The experimental model suggested that the tumor might shrink slowly with the new treatment.
  • As the water recedes, the visible part of the coastline might shrink slowly.
  • The once vibrant coral reef began to shrink slowly due to rising ocean temperatures.