shrinkage

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Recent Examples of shrinkage Materials could withstand 20 times more pressure Yiming Ji, the first author of the study, also underlined that their materials could withstand 20 times more pressure compared to those produced with previous methods, while exhibiting only 20% shrinkage versus 60-90%. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 Prostatic Atrophy Prostatic atrophy refers to the shrinkage or deterioration of the prostate gland. Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 The designer promotes it as being as soft as cashmere, but with no shrinkage. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025 Not bench-him-now levels, but there has been some shrinkage. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
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Noun
  • Ascertaining accurate figures for the decrease in indigenous communities in the Caribbean is challenging.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • That's what scientists are saying is possibly responsible for the decrease in children developing the problematic and dangerous allergy.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Takaichi agreed to back JIP policies such as a reduction in parliamentary seats, free high school education and a two-year pause on food consumption tax, according to Reuters.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The fields will also be reduced, thanks to new membership reduction measures that take effect next January.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is here and now is the time to start making a dent in your shopping list.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Since 1928, significant market declines of at least 5% have happened in 92 out of 98 years.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • One of the most popular college majors is seeing a significant decline in graduates, according to a new report from AEI.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • These lightweight, waterproof shoes feature plush cushioning and a 12mm heel-to-toe drop to absorb impact during heel strikes.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025

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