dwindling
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Dwindling supply from the Gulf has sparked a bidding war for what’s left elsewhere, sending European gas prices up more than 50% this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Dwindling advertising revenue has caused many media companies to lay off journalists, or shutter entirely, leaving some communities without the independent watchdogs that local news outlets provide.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
"Dwindling numbers of childminders will have serious implications for parents seeking childcare options and for the early years development of our children," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024
Dwindling oxygen also means there’s more carbon dioxide inside the craft.
From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2023
Dwindling smaller, dimmer, until in a moment it was gone into the Unknown.
From The White Invaders by Cummings, Ray
Vocabulary lists containing dwindling
Compound Fracture
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