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[dim] / dɪm /






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But labour representatives and the German state of Lower Saxony -- both of whom take a dim view of possible plant closures -- together hold more than half the seats on VW's supervisory board.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked the city to dim the lights and keep the thermostat at 78 degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Before the lights dim and the trailers roll, moviegoers will start to see microdrama ads in movie theaters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Later, beneath the dim lights of a business hotel in Mumbai, he explained why.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In the dim light Anna’s eyes were sparkling; I knew they were filled with tears.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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