as in retrenchment
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as in reducing
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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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Noun
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been in retrenchment for the last couple of years, but 2025 is starting with a serious downturn.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025 -
Experts pointed to a mismatch between supply and demand, with big buyers moderating their purchases and a retrenchment after heavy spending during the pandemic, as well as the uncertain geopolitical outlook.—
The Week UK,
theweek,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Companies and Customers are Leading As global markets prioritize clean technologies, major corporations are staying the course on their goals for reducing carbon pollution and propelling innovation.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Over time, that shortening can prevent cells from dividing, which increases the risk of disease or death.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
1 Jan. 2025
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The same cap shortening has happened in soda and water The plastic lids for plastic soda pop and water bottles got smaller first.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The deal is seen as a lifeline in particular for Nissan, which has been slashing jobs and production amid faltering sales.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That could include paring back tax incentives and grants for businesses producing electric vehicles and lithium ion batteries.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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In that case, paring down the position or diversifying away some of that risk may be warranted.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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