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diminish

[dih-min-ish] / dɪˈmɪn ɪʃ /




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The military said it also struck what it called surveillance and radar sites along Iran’s coast to diminish Tehran’s ability to launch further attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

As we have seen time and time again, Djokovic's insatiable appetite for the sport's biggest prizes will never diminish.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But as those buffers diminish, crude markets may once again see gains over the months ahead.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“So if they can kill it, or diminish it through neglect, they win. They don’t really care about the public’s opinion.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

If we do somehow land her, the feelings begin to diminish almost immediately.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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