dwindle

Example Sentences

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While men continued to do state-sanctioned jobs, even as their pay and rations dwindled, it was women who looked for ways to feed their families.

From BBC

Stanton is a huge and consequential personage in American history, but she has dwindled in the eyes of posterity to become a subordinate of Anthony.

From The Wall Street Journal

In this frantic atmosphere, the number of Leah’s piano students dwindled.

From Literature

As it dwindled, a stack of gold took its place.

From Literature

The Midnight Hour often makes just enough to keep the lights on, relying on vinyl and merchandise sales that have slowly dwindled as the economic crisis has intensified for people.

From Los Angeles Times