- present participle of diminish.
diminishing
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“When you start gambling on somebody’s potential death or harm, you’re really diminishing the value that you’re placing on human life,” Skeet said.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
Wall Street is still bullish on stocks over the second half of the year but sees diminishing returns over the next six months as many of these issues play out.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
It’s a case of diminishing returns: There are a lot of shows ending this month, but not much taking their place.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Dance in L.A. frequently feels fleeting, especially as institutions continue to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic, diminishing grant opportunities and economic headwinds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
The sound made by their wings came down distinctly, diminishing as they went away southward.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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