dim

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The lights are dim, and calming classical music plays from built-in speakers.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

While the prospects of a diplomatic deal look dim right now, Middle East veterans say there is a pathway for an agreement if the two sides want to engage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"As the visible light began to flicker and dim, the infrared light spiked. Which could mean that the material blocking the star is hot -- so hot that it's glowing in the infrared."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

They could also dim the odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Even in the dim, purple-tinged light, Boaz could see the back cover photo of an aging man in an ill-fitting suit, who he presumed to be the author.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny