dimmed

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The new contract includes LED lighting and controls that have heat-mapping technology, meaning they can be dimmed to save energy, and replacing external lights.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But in March, night attacks and the lack of street lighting — lights are dimmed to make targeting more difficult — meant few stayed beyond midnight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The energy shock triggered by the near total closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a heavy blow for Germany's power-hungry manufacturers, and dimmed hopes of a strong recovery this year for the long-struggling economy.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Consumer confidence in Germany plunged to its lowest level since February 2023 as the conflict in the Middle East dimmed income expectations and hopes for a tentative economic rebound this year amid surging energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Unfortunately, the brilliance that Bathilda exhibited earlier in her life has now dimmed.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling