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waning

[wey-ning] / weɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
decreasing
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As life went on, Stanton got well into the intricacies of movement politics: meetings, rivalries, lectures, tactical disputes, the waxing and waning of public support.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over recent months, consumers have showed signs of waning interest in often-pricey salad and bowl offerings.

From MarketWatch

The days of collecting New York salaries at New Hampshire and New Mexico addresses are waning.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taking a deep breath, he gathered his waning strength in order to turn and politely face his neighbor.

From Literature

He got his first job at the agency some 45 years ago in the waning months of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, working his way up to one of the top jobs.

From MarketWatch