dwindled

Example Sentences

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But by Monday, hope of finding the Sacramento Valley man alive had dwindled, Almos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"That was really scary," said Caelan, 10, when Gareth explained how his gang of close friends dwindled from 10 to three or four.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But eventually the “likes” on his posts dwindled and many wondered whether his business venture was legitimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But the push to reshape forest management is fiercely opposed by loggers and mill owners, who say their work is sustainable and provides blue-collar jobs in a region where they’ve dwindled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

I could not put her hungry stare out of my head, and my happiness dwindled a little.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan