diminishing
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Firstly, diminishing returns have kicked in - how much more capacity among the public is there really for jaw dropping revelation about the Lord Mandelson soap opera?
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Up to 50 percent of the world's coral has been lost in recent decades, diminishing ecosystems that provide nurseries for fish that feed the world, and protect coastlines from storm surges.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Gray whale numbers have plunged by about half from 26,000 over the past decade amid diminishing food sources from changing ocean conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
But keep in mind that there does come a point of diminishing returns.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
“Oh, I will. As soon as I find the specific sheep that contributed to my diminishing dislike of winter, I plan to write a thank-you note.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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