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[weyn] / weɪn /


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But its popularity began to wane, as teenagers moved away from the colourful earrings, necklaces and hair bobbles the brand was known for, says fashion expert Priya Raj.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The Mac Mini is a niche device, he added: “Apple also doesn’t want demand to wane suddenly and have a year or more of inventory sitting around.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Fannie Mae stock is down 44% and Freddie Mac 48% this year, as hopes for an IPO and conservatorship exit wane.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

My interest in Julian Morrow and his Greek pupils, though still keen, was starting to wane when a curious coincidence happened.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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