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as in belt-tightening
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as in curtailment
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Recent Examples of retrenchment
State involvement helps combat congressional self-dealing and undemocratic incumbent retrenchment, while congressional oversight helps curb state abuses, such as malapportionment and partisan vote suppression.
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Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
But there’s a risk in the retrenchment, too.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The retrenchment extends beyond California.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2026
Today, the nation is experiencing a similar period of retrenchment.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
But there’s a risk in the retrenchment, too.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The retrenchment extends beyond California.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2026
Today, the nation is experiencing a similar period of retrenchment.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retrenchment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchment
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The package extended the belt-tightening path South Africa has been on since 2018, when President Cyril Ramaphosa took over a fiscally strained by ballooning budget shortfalls, rising budget shortfalls and a cascade of credit rating cuts.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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These sorts of good-paying, white-collar jobs are becoming harder to get — and to keep — thanks to AI and other belt-tightening effects, even without the fallout from cutthroat wheeling and dealing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In exchange for the curtailment of some freedoms, the people submit to an authority, thereby gaining protection and security.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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The disruption reflects a broader curtailment of Holy Week traditions.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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The layoffs are the latest to hit Hollywood, which has been hard hit by the exodus of film and TV jobs to other states and countries, a cutback in the number of films being released and media consolidation.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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João Cancelo made a nice run through the left side of the area with a couple of cutback moves to get past defenders but his shot was parried by keeper Juan Muso and rebounded in off Lewandowski's shoulder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Firms disproportionately shed routine jobs during economic downturns, when efficiency pressure peaks.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Extended sizes for women’s apparel on Target’s website fell 37% from March 2025 to March 2026, with a 30% downturn in just the past six months, according to data from retail intelligence firm EDITED.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a large bowl beat butter and shortening with a mixer until creamy.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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If stiffness appears after walks, shortening outings can help keep the experience positive for both dog and owner.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Retrenchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchment. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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