retrenchment

noun

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1
as in belt-tightening

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as in curtailment

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Recent Examples of retrenchment But as the retrenchment took hold, studies found that the English immersion approach did not improve academic outcomes. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 The multiyear partnership, the length and financials of which were not disclosed, reflects Adidas’ ongoing emphasis to push into women’s basketball, while outgoing outfitter Under Armour continues its retrenchment. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Brasserie Boulud, New York City Last year Daniel Boulud shuttered Bar Boulud, Boulud Sud, and Épicerie Boulud across from Lincoln Center, but this didn’t represent a retrenchment of the beloved chef’s dining empire. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 That retrenchment hit lots of markets, including California, but New Mexico saw a particularly notable drop in production spending. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrenchment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchment
  1. belt-tightening
  2. curtailment
  3. cutback
  4. downturn
  5. shortening
Noun
  • Here’s a quick summary of the belt-tightening taking place at each of these schools.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The authors of the study blame backlash against DEI, industry contraction, and overall belt-tightening for the reversal of fortune.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Definition of belt-tightening
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  • Such environmental waivers are not arbitrary decisions but legal mechanisms, ordered by local authorities, to prevent grid instability, for example when loss of wind generation would be exacerbated by curtailment of thermal plants.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • This can reduce the strain on the electric grid and help prevent the need for involuntary power curtailment or power brownouts, Holran notes.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of curtailment
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  • Patrick Mahomes actually spotted the cutback lane before Kenneth Walker did.
    — Sam McDowell October 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The cutback came soon after the country was hit by dozens of ballistic missiles, which took out power for 600,000 people in Kyiv, without America’s customary advance warnings.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • In China, Hermès has proved more resilient than its peers since the beginning of the luxury downturn in 2023.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The remarks followed the release of strong quarterly results, with revenue and earnings beating analysts’ expectations despite a 6% downturn in revenue due to pressure squeezing all broadband purveyors.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of downturn
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  • What’s Happening Home cooks and professional chefs are increasingly reaching for beef tallow in place of butter, vegetable oil and shortening.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening and butter until pieces are pea size.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026
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“Retrenchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchment. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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