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diminish

[dih-min-ish] / dɪˈmɪn ɪʃ /




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If the war in Ukraine ends, Russia's need for North Korean support could diminish.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The military said it also struck what it called surveillance and radar sites along Iran’s coast to diminish Tehran’s ability to launch further attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But as those buffers diminish, crude markets may once again see gains over the months ahead.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“So if they can kill it, or diminish it through neglect, they win. They don’t really care about the public’s opinion.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

To distinguish so sharply between public and private knowledge may seem to diminish the achievements of those who make discoveries but never publish them.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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