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as in belt-tightening
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as in curtailment
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Recent Examples of retrenchment
But there’s a risk in the retrenchment, too.
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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
Together, the city and county could face vastly different realities if one of the all-or-none scenarios comes to pass — serious retrenchment, maintaining close to the status quo or even expanding services.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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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
Together, the city and county could face vastly different realities if one of the all-or-none scenarios comes to pass — serious retrenchment, maintaining close to the status quo or even expanding services.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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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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The management plan outlines when and how those curtailments occur.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sophomore Addison Staats slotted home the opening goal from a cutback pass from junior forward Kalani Brundage.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The commissioner said that because of the way grant money is dispensed, the major effect of the cutbacks will not be felt for two years.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Still, some investors are looking for bargains and signs that the downturn may be close to a bottom.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The market downturn put some stocks across the consumer discretionary, industrials and technology sectors into oversold territory, potentially priming them for a near-term rebound.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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To make some, stir together equal parts flour, shortening, and vegetable oil, then brush this generously on the surface of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Retrenchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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