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▪ I. retrench, v.1 (rɪˈtrɛnʃ) [ad. F. retrencher, obs. variant of retrancher: see re- and trench v., and cf. retranch v.] † 1. trans. To cut short, check, repress. Obs.1607 Earl Stirling J. Cæsar ii. ii, Whose rising hopes must be retrench'd so soone. a 1661 Fuller Worthies i. (1662) 21 Since their ...
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SA Post Office to retrench 6000 workers and close more branches
Nov 25, 2023The South African Post Office (SAPO) is planning to retrench 6000 employees and close more branches as its financial woes worsen. Post Office staff held hostage in Dutywa, Eastern Cape. Photo ...
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retrench
retrench/rɪˈtrentʃ; rɪ`trɛntʃ/ v(fml 文)1 [I] make economies or reduce expenses 节省; 削减费用; 紧缩开支 Inflation has forced us to retrench. 因通货膨胀我们不得不紧缩开支.2 [Tn] reduce the amount of (moneyspent) 削减(费用); 紧缩(开支) retrench one's expenditure减少花费.
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Andries Putter
Following the Border War, the Navy budget was drastically reduced and Putter made the decision to retrench a large number of personnel.
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retranch
† reˈtranch, v. rare. [ad. F. retrancher: see retrench v.] trans. To cut short, cut down.1589 Puttenham Eng. Poesie ii. xi[i]. (Arb.) 118 This immeasurable ambition of the Spaniards, if her Maiestie..had not with her forces, prouidently stayed and retranched [etc.]. 1653 Holcroft Procopius, Goth. Wa...
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1876 Vogel Ministry
Premiership, but previous supporters of Vogel’s policies, such as John Davies Ormond, now refused to serve in Government and pressured the Ministry to retrench
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unharassed
unˈharassed, ppl. a. (un-1 8.)[1775 Ash.] 1796 P. L. Courtier Pleas. Solitude (1802) 58 The solitary haunt, by foe unharassed more! 1883 ‘Annie Thomas’ Mod. Housewife 30 ‘We must retrench!’ we said.., and in those unharassed days we said it cheerfully enough.
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Lord and Lady Algy (film)
Lord Algy determines to retrench his fortune by backing a certain horse in a race.
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Young Women (organization)
At the organization's founding, Young set out his vision for the young women of the church:
I desire them to retrench from extravagance in dress, in eating We are about to organize a retrenchment Association, which I want you all to join, and I want you to vote to retrench in ... everything that is not good
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unconcurring
unconˈcurring, ppl. a. (un-1 10 and 5 b.)1639 Fuller Holy War v. xiii. 251 The confluence of Princes otherwise unconcurring in their severall courses. 1728 Savage Bastard 36 While your backward Will retrench'd Desire, And unconcurring Spirits lent no Fire.
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University of Santo Tomas Hospital
The management decided to retrench its non-essential staff but has deferred from pushing through with the move.
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intervenience
† interˈvenience Obs. rare. [f. intervenient: see -ence.] The fact of intervening; intervention; a coming between.a 1626 W. Sclater Exp. 4th Chapt. Rom. (1650) 177 In respect of that frequent intervenience of sins, destroying the value of other works. 1657 W. Morice Coena quasi κοινὴ Diat. ii. 105 T...
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Sat list34 社会现象(1/4) Flashcards | Quizlet
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The economy slows to 2.1% growth in the spring as businesses retrench<fo
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benevolency
† beˈnevolency Obs. [ad. L. benevolentia: see prec. and -ency.] The quality of being benevolent; also concr. a gift of money, a ‘benevolence.’1540 T. Raynalde Birth Man (1634) Prol. 7 The benevolencie and willing fauour of all. 1698 Norris Pract. Disc. IV. 340 They retrench their Expenses, and withd...
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