shake-out

noun

1. the process of reducing the number of people in a workforce in order to lower the costs of a company

Example Sentences

It’s too early to know how all this will shake out for the best picture race.

From Los Angeles Times

But things may shake out differently in New York.

From Salon

Kamala Harris Why: I’m confident Harris will win the popular vote, but I’m less confident in how the Electoral College map will shake out.

From Slate

With more heavy showers set to hit Florida this week, the early tallies may provide the most reliable gauge as to how a somewhat-tightening Senate race may shake out, where incumbent Rick Scott hopes to fend off Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

From Slate

He thinks 2024 will shake out differently with increased turning, noting that having a “daughter of California” at the top of the ticket has been a boon to enthusiasm among Democratic voters.

From Salon

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