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

But by Monday, hope of finding the Sacramento Valley man alive had dwindled, Almos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

As the supply of mitumba dwindled in Rwanda, many customers started buying imported fast fashion.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. presence has dwindled to around 36,000 troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

To their horror, the creek dwindled to a trickle, then dried up altogether.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo