diminish
Example Sentences
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Chemotherapy is often recommended afterwards to diminish the risk of return.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
To that end: Diminishing Gilgeous-Alexander is also a way to diminish the Thunder, who have sped away from the rest of the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"Secrets diminish self respect," she said, according to the Tribune.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Opponents fear the consolidation would lead to massive layoffs and diminish the quality of programming that Warner Bros.,
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
As he came out of the mist and their fears subsided, he seemed suddenly to diminish to ordinary hobbit-size.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing diminish
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
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