The number of farms continues to shrink despite Thomas Jefferson's view that "the small landowners are the most precious part of society."

The little athlete seemed to shrink smaller than ever, despite the blaze of glass armor.

The Dutch economy shrank by 0.3pc in the third quarter, despite expectations of 0.2pc growth.

That's why the Perot vote will ultimately shrink to one-half the Clinton vote, despite equal advertising.

But, according to C.I.A. figures, the surplus shrank to $534 million in 1985 despite a 6 percent decline in imports.

The Mouser shrank back despite himself.

The fact is that certain people have fat cells that will not shrink, despite diet and exercise.

Audiences were shrinking despite a generally well-danced repertory of short works by internationally acclaimed choreographers.

Her other lessons were already costing a lot, and her bank account was steadily shrinking despite her lower rent.

But editors generally agreed that news organizations were much less likely now to shrink from a fight, despite a candidate's attacks.