To hear the world leaders who gathered in Beijing last weekend boast about China's ambitious plans to spend more than $1 trillion on roads, ports, energy and other major projects in 60 countries, linking Asia, Europe and Africa, is to be reminded how America's vision and influence have shrunk under President Trump.
He was still admired, however, notably by the American poet, philosopher, and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, and, although by the 20th century his direct influence had shrunk, the popular ideas of Greek and Roman history continued to be those derived from his pages.
Since then, the influence of clubs has shrunk, as have their numbers.
After years of disunity and faltering advances, its influence and territory has shrunk, while Islamist groups have grown.
As Wall Street's influence on corporate America has shrunk, interest in it has drifted to its baser and more absurd aspects.
It has been widely reported that his gigantic portfolio has shrunk and his influence is on the wane, raising questions over how long "Javanka" will remain in Washington.
The medical association has shrunk in size and influence for a variety of reasons.
India's influence in its own backyard -- including Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives -- has shrunk.
A wave of consolidation has shrunk the number of Japanese cellphone manufacturers to five, from 11 five years ago, bolstering the influence of the survivors.
