dwindled

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"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

Now, that number has dwindled to just 16%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

Not until they had dwindled into the distance, north and west, and the sky was again clear would Aragorn rise.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien