- present participle of wane.
waning
Example Sentences
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Japan has historically offset much of what it pays on debt with income it earns on its enormous overseas investments, but that advantage is waning as domestic borrowing costs climb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
But now, according to Guardian analysis, the corporate presence has been waning.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The waning labor-force participation rate is also likely a reflection of job hunters’ rising frustrations as they try to find work.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
More than that, he made a key tactical decision in the waning days of the campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Try this chemist’s solution to low energy and waning stamina.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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