diminished
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The dollar recovered from earlier losses as hopes for an agreement between the U.S. and Iran diminished.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
BP’s diminished stature among European energy majors has added to the pressure.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The lawsuit is also asking for “accountability for residents facing evacuation orders, property disruption, potential health risks, loss of use of their homes, related expenses, and diminished property values.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Caregivers often cut back on work hours or leave the workforce altogether, resulting in lost wages, lower retirement account balances, reduced Social Security benefits, missed career opportunities and, in many cases, diminished long-term financial security.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
An interval that is a half-step smaller than a perfect or a minor interval is called diminished.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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