dwindled

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The trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After the surplus dwindled, the legislature opted in 2024 to put a $10-billion climate bond in front of voters — $1.5 billion of which was dedicated specifically for wildfire mitigation work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In a two-way data center revenue race between the companies, Intel held a 71% share in 2021, which dwindled to 7% last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Their population dwindled and they slowly died out, except perhaps for one or two members who joined their Sapiens neighbours.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari