dimmed
Example Sentences
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The Moon will not become completely covered, but most of its surface may appear dramatically dimmed.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Instead, two years on at the World Cup, Bellingham's star has not exactly fallen but it has certainly dimmed.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Gold prices fell as fresh strikes between Israel and Iran dimmed hopes for a near-term deal in the Middle East, reinforcing expectations of higher interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The attacks sent crude prices surging more than five percent as hopes dimmed on any imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
“There is no need to apologize for the lantern; I understand the streetlights are dimmed to protect the city from German planes.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
