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as in belt-tightening
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as in curtailment
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Recent Examples of retrenchment
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.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Filming activity hit dramatic lows in the Los Angeles area this year, driven by studio cost-cutting amid a broader industry retrenchment and the relocation of productions to cheaper locales, including the U.K. and Central Europe.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
For organizations wary of escalating tensions with Trump, retrenchment is another solution.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The recent retrenchment on the political left and center may set back the cause of trans equality — and equal protection more broadly.
—Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Filming activity hit dramatic lows in the Los Angeles area this year, driven by studio cost-cutting amid a broader industry retrenchment and the relocation of productions to cheaper locales, including the U.K. and Central Europe.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
For organizations wary of escalating tensions with Trump, retrenchment is another solution.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The recent retrenchment on the political left and center may set back the cause of trans equality — and equal protection more broadly.
—Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retrenchment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchment
Noun
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The deficit's history and Trump's record managing it during his first term were not mentioned amid Musk's belt-tightening plea.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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This marks a shift away from the belt-tightening policies that have been in place since 2010 and toward economic stimulus.—
Yun Sun,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Venezuelans affected by the latest curtailment of TPS by the Department of Homeland Security affects those who became eligible for it in 2023.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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This creates curtailment costs, which are ultimately passed on to consumers.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes,
22 Oct. 2024
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Trustees estimate further cutbacks of $13 million in the 2025-26 budget and $18 million in reductions the following year.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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This allows Forest’s left-winger to receive Sels’ long pass more comfortably… … before dribbling past Doherty… … and playing the cutback into Wood, who scores with a one-touch finish.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images Kering is the latest European luxury group to report earnings over recent weeks, as investors look for signs of a revival in a sector hampered by a downturn in consumer spending, particularly in the key Chinese market.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Overall, mortgage rates are expected to drift modestly lower to the mid-to-low 6 percent range by year-end, though unexpected labor market or economic downturns could cause rates to fall more quickly.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fischer pointed out that the country has other, very real public-health issues that need attention: preparing for the next pandemic, addressing gun violence, reversing the shortening of the average American lifespan.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Using a Blending Fork, pastry blender or two knives, cut the lard or shortening/butter into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Retrenchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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