diminished
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The Red Bull driver's comments come in the context of his dissatisfaction with Formula 1's engine rules, which he believes have diminished the sport's challenge.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The vast majority judged that labor-market conditions had shown signs of stabilization and that downside risks to employment had diminished.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
This diminished attention creates different dynamics than the 1998 campaign, when the governor’s race commanded the political spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The elimination of so many Iranian VIPs since last June’s 12-day war has diminished the theocracy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The confidence was diminished; there was actually a softness behind those eyes.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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