Example Sentences

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He says this wetter weather has been having "a dulling effect" on the Giant's outline, leaving it greener and less distinct between maintenance work.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Paradoxically, it is the unwavering commitment to a narrow range of recognizable figures, dulling in its totality, that turned his signature style into a full-blown brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The higher costs have prompted chocolate makers to raise their prices, dulling consumers' appetite for the sweets.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

More than a century later, fine particles of pollution still clung to its feathers, dulling what once was a scarlet red breast to a mottled gray.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

A latch clicks, dulling the sounds from upstairs.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali