downsizing

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The Danbury store is part of a nationwide downsizing as Ethan Allen streamlines stores and lowers expenses while grappling with weak demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Pope gained responsibility for the unscripted TV business earlier the spring as part of a restructuring and dramatic downsizing, which resulted in hundreds of layoffs in the Japanese company’s entertainment business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It also means considering alternatives before making a final commitment — downsizing, relocating, or moving into a retirement community — as part of a broader strategy that offers lower or more predictable costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"For a media house that has spent years downsizing and restructuring, that promise of capital and intent carries real weight," Keith Mwau, an economist, told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

He tried not to breathe too deeply as he cleaned, wary of dangers floating in the air, until his manager told him he was being fired because of a downsizing.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie