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dimmed



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A vital warning from experts is to avoid looking at the sun even when it appears to have dimmed during the eclipse.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Even when Swift J1727 had dimmed to roughly one hundredth of its peak activity, astronomers still detected dense gas being blown away from the system.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Nothing to apologize for, but there’s also no question Journalism’s star has dimmed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Gold prices fell as fresh strikes between Israel and Iran dimmed hopes for a near-term deal in the Middle East, reinforcing expectations of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

“There is no need to apologize for the lantern; I understand the streetlights are dimmed to protect the city from German planes.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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