Kufa began to come under constant attack in the 11th century and eventually shrunk and lost its importance.

If the run continues, the bank will eventually shrink to the point of collapse, as it loses deposits and sells more and more assets.

Sometimes the white patch will shrink and eventually disappear after stopping smoking, but this may take up to a year.

"This equipment will eventually shrink and become practical," Mr. Billups said.

Even well-made ones eventually shrink and the wind blows air between sashes and frame.

But in the nation's popular memory, he eventually shrank into a hazy footnote.

A sclerosant medication is injected into the diseased vein so it hardens and eventually shrinks away.

Many of his members have expressed fear that municipal unions would eventually shrink and become less meaningful as the workfare rolls ballooned.

The Great Lakes populations eventually shrank to only around two dozen.

Houses that fail to attract sufficient rankings from incoming students will shrink and eventually disband.