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as in belt-tightening
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as in curtailment
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Recent Examples of retrenchment
The recent retrenchment on the political left and center may set back the cause of trans equality — and equal protection more broadly.
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Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Songs of a Lost World, the band’s latest album, is a towering achievement, a perfect retrenchment in a year full of furtive attempts at similarly nostalgic measures, of artists rehashing past glories and hit songs liberally borrowing old licks.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Advocates of restraint may hope that American retrenchment will compel like-minded countries to step forward.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2024
Europeans will certainly grouse about a partial U.S. retrenchment.
—Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
Songs of a Lost World, the band’s latest album, is a towering achievement, a perfect retrenchment in a year full of furtive attempts at similarly nostalgic measures, of artists rehashing past glories and hit songs liberally borrowing old licks.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Advocates of restraint may hope that American retrenchment will compel like-minded countries to step forward.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2024
Europeans will certainly grouse about a partial U.S. retrenchment.
—Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchment
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This unease may lead to cautious hiring practices and belt-tightening measures, such as potential layoffs, particularly in sectors undergoing digital transformation.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nexstar Media Group, which has been trimming staff at The CW in recent months, plans to expand those belt-tightening efforts by cutting 2% of its total workforce.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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While renewable energy curtailment has been on the rise, it's largely driven by insufficient transmission to deliver power, not oversupply, and isn't necessarily a sign of a big problem.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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By encouraging the use of surplus energy, this legislation could position bitcoin mining as a key player in addressing overproduction and curtailment issues.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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That run makes space for Eze to drift into, with Munoz’s cutback allowing Eze to shoot first time — albeit missing the target.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Bass, 71, has also been blasted over cutbacks in Fire Department operations, with those attacks coming from both the right and the left.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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For example, if your primary passive income comes from rental properties, a downturn in the real estate market can lead to lower property values and difficulty finding tenants.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The fires, which have left thousands without homes, come at a precarious time for the box office, which needs to hit on all cylinders this year after a downturn in 2023.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 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
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“Retrenchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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