as in cuts
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to change the way things are done in order to spend less money
When the economy slowed, the company was forced to retrench.
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Recent Examples of retrenches
Guatemala became the third Latin American government to declare a state of emergency to combat gang violence, as the region retrenches around security.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
If the United States further retrenches from Colombia, Beijing will seek to deepen its influence.
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Kevin Whitaker,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
If the United States further retrenches from Colombia, Beijing will seek to deepen its influence.
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Kevin Whitaker,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenches
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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Costa to the rescue once again in the 67th minute as Jhon Arias cuts inside from the right and plays it back wide to Santiago Arias.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.
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Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Gas cars’ cost advantage shrinks as fuel prices rise.
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Designed by Sam Burch Architects, the house takes a familiar Mediterranean look and pares it back, using the natural setting to do alot of the heavy lifting.
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Marvel Avengers Expansion Impressions The biggest strength of the Marvel Multiverse Role Playing Game expansions continues to be succinct writing that pares down decades of comic book history into a short but informative chapter.
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The meeting where energy drops when a certain person walks in.
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Part thriller, part horror experience and part interactive film, Unhinged drops players into the middle of a Category 5 hurricane bearing down on South Carolina.
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“Retrenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenches. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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