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This means the demand for places comes from students themselves - a demand which shows no sign of waning.

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Once seen as a rising star in New York politics, the former police officer's popularity waned due to corruption allegations, tensions with Democrats over immigration, and frustration with the city's rising cost of living.

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Lulu's chart career waned in the 1980s, but she was never far from the limelight.

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Those two connected on a 20-yard touchdown in the waning minutes, tying a home opener that had been steadily slipping away from the Chargers in the second half.

On this waning Friday, the group is saluting one of its number, soon to be moving to Northern California.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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