they shrank
-ont rétréci
Past they conjugation of shrink.
Notwithstanding their exactness in outward ceremonies, they shrank from inspection by those clear, searching eyes.
Bien que scrupuleux quant aux cérémonies extérieures, ils redoutaient une inspection effectuée par ces yeux perçants.
Thus, they shrank from EUR 7236/tonne in 2001 to EUR 4092/tonne in the IP, i.e. a decrease of 43 % over the period considered.
Il est ainsi tombé de 7236/tonne en 2001 à 4092/tonne pendant la période d’enquête, ce qui correspond à un fléchissement de 43 % sur la période considérée.
Thus, they shrank from EUR 7236/tonne in 2001 to EUR 4092/tonne in the IP, i.e. a decrease of 43 % over the period considered.
Teneur minimale en matières grasses dans la matière sèche
True to the course they had hitherto pursued, they shrank back from decisive action until every chance of success, nay, every chance to succumb, with at least the honors of war, had passed away.
Fidèles à la méthode qu'ils avaient suivie dans le passé, ils reculèrent devant toute action décisive jusqu'au moment où toute chance de succès et même toute chance de défaite avec les honneurs de la guerre avait disparu.
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