dwindled

Example Sentences

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"That was really scary," said Caelan, 10, when Gareth explained how his gang of close friends dwindled from 10 to three or four.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

But eventually the “likes” on his posts dwindled and many wondered whether his business venture was legitimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But the push to reshape forest management is fiercely opposed by loggers and mill owners, who say their work is sustainable and provides blue-collar jobs in a region where they’ve dwindled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Three more prizes were taken before Yaros dwindled off their stems.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin