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- noun Plural form of
shrink .
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Examples
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And like Frankenstein shrinks from the monster he made,
The Storm 2010
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“As you age, your brain shrinks, but your skull does not,” Dr. Gardner said.
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THE QUESTION Might a regular walking regimen protect against the memory loss that occurs when the brain shrinks in old age?
Quick Study: Walking may prevent memory problems in older people Post 2010
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THE QUESTION Might a regular walking regimen protect against the memory loss that occurs when the brain shrinks in old age?
Quick Study: Walking may prevent memory problems in older people Post 2010
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So in one instance Bolden states that we need reclaim the boldness of the early days of the space program and yet in another he shrinks from the proposition of sending humans to Mars in less than 20 years?
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If the crane operator is "twitching," the margin shrinks considerably.
Sound Politics: "Operator in crane wreck has history of drug abuse" 2006
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His ego needed the big stage and now he shrinks from the bright lights and the criticism.
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"When the competition margin shrinks — in other words, the field gets tighter — then you have to race harder to make your way to the front," Darby says.
USATODAY.com - Aggression, accidents increase on NASCAR circuit 2003
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She shrinks from the thought of death with evident dismay.
The Story of My Life Annie Sullivan 1905
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Her own shrank from exposure as morbid flesh shrinks from the touch.
The Old Helmet 1864
GHibbs commented on the word shrinks
Also, 3rd person singular of the verb 'to shrink'. 'If the wool shrinks in the hot water, you will not be able to wear that jumper again.'
October 6, 2011