diminished

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One’s social standing diminished the higher up one sat in the arena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There is almost unanimous agreement that the challenge of a flat-out qualifying lap has diminished as a consequence of the demand for energy management.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Policy and geopolitical uncertainty have not diminished; if anything, they have increased,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

This diminished attention creates different dynamics than the 1998 campaign, when the governor’s race commanded the political spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The presence of the master, Ranofer discovered, sharpened Pai’s already sharp eye and diminished his short temper to the vanishing point.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw