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In that time, the number of arrests has dwindled as the size of the demonstration has shrunk.

From Salon

Without Stokes, chances of returning with the urn dwindle to almost nothing.

From BBC

Behind inconsistent offense and unreliable bullpen pitching, a big division lead dwindled.

However, when the group's numbers dwindled they gave up on demanding money.

From BBC

If you weren’t turned off by the perception of callousness, the distraction of watching the level of charity pot dwindle while people thanked their mothers, spouses and co-workers was aggravating.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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