The phrase "as shrinking" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe something that is in the process of shrinking, but it lacks context and clarity.
Example: "The population is declining, as shrinking resources become a pressing issue."
Alternatives: "while decreasing" or "as it diminishes".
But persistent decline is harmful, especially if the population is ageing as well as shrinking.
One Bank of Cyprus official describes it as "shrinking to strength".
Capital flight feeds on itself as shrinking reserves reinforce the notion that the original jitters were warranted.
Social contracts are breaking down in advanced economies, as shrinking workforces have to support growing populations of elderly while their own entitlements are being cut.
The American Assembly at Columbia University, which recently published a report on post-industrial cities, used the term "legacy cities" as "shrinking" and "resizing" can have negative connotations.
Mr Kilpatrick has made cuts, such as shrinking the city's workforce, and handing over both a zoo and street-cleaning to non-profit groups.
The effect is that while talented youngsters seek a better standard of living abroad, the Spanish population, as well as shrinking, is also getting older.
These are difficult times for jazz clubs, as shrinking audiences and an aging clientele make it harder to stay in business.
Now as shrinking transistors to even more Lilliputian dimensions is becoming vastly more challenging, the vacuum tube may be on the verge of a comeback.
That problem has been compounded of late, as shrinking reimbursements and soaring malpractice rates push some radiologists toward easier, and more lucrative, work.
He will need broad support from Congress to deliver on promises such as shrinking Brazil's budget and selling off government assets.
