dwindled

Example Sentences

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The trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Membership and fundraising have dwindled as an internal battle for control intensified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Now, that number has dwindled to just 16%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Neel’s voice had dwindled almost to a mumble as he’d read the letter aloud.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins