dimmed

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The new contract includes LED lighting and controls that have heat-mapping technology, meaning they can be dimmed to save energy, and replacing external lights.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Consumer confidence in Germany plunged to its lowest level since February 2023 as the conflict in the Middle East dimmed income expectations and hopes for a tentative economic rebound this year amid surging energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The threat of resurgent inflation has dimmed the outlook for interest rate cuts that were expected from Brazil to India.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

As for Woolf, her status as a feminist heroine may be somewhat dimmed by the fact that she was a terrific snob.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Drew’s smile dimmed, and he shook his head before walking down the hall with Miles Brecker toward Mr. Santorini’s math classroom.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake