dim

Example Sentences

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These few dim points appeared to overshadow otherwise encouraging signals in the print.

From Barron's

The prints come after Fed officials, including Stephen Miran, struck an increasingly hawkish tone in recent days, helping lift the dollar and buoy Treasury yields as expectations of imminent rate cuts dimmed.

From The Wall Street Journal

If lighting is too dim and the pupil narrows excessively at short viewing distances, retinal activity may not be strong enough to support normal visual development.

From Science Daily

Porter was initially viewed as having a potential edge in the race, but her prospects dimmed after videos emerged in October of the UC Irvine law professor scolding a reporter and swearing at an aide.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in the dim light of the basement, Jonah could tell that Chip had a panicky sheen of sweat on his face.

From Literature