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Meanings of retrench at in English

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Usage of retrench at in English
1
We both realise that we must learn to retrench at once.
The Altar Fire
2
But I must retrench at every point, and then I don't see how I'm to get along.
Off-Hand Sketches, a Little Dashed with Humor
3
He will, doubtless, think a good while, and retrench at a good many points, before he orders an other discontinuance.
Off-Hand Sketches, a Little Dashed with Humor
4
It was for this latter reason perhaps that she was obliged to retrench at other points and accept a temporary home under her brother's roof.
Madame De Mauves
5
The IMF also says spending cuts are more painful when every country is retrenching at the same time, as now.
The Guardian
6
I am not very good at retrenching at a company and am apt to hang on longer than I should, which really is unwise.
Reuters
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