wane

Example Sentences

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But in the political world, it does wax and wane.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

By then, however, Jackson’s prominence had already begun to wane.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The big question is, will inflation continue to wane in 2026?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

With AI stocks on the wane, and investors rotating into economically sensitive sectors such as energy, materials, and industrials with increasing vigor, “next week” is a long time in markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

They understood that she could wax and wane for a long time.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen