thinned

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One franchisee operating several beverage stores in Henan province said sales volumes remained high but profits had thinned sharply over the past two years because “everyone nearby is running promotions all the time.”

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Some glaciers have thinned so much that they may no longer be able to build up enough ice to surge again.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The monoculture that once lifted “Euphoria” has thinned, if it even exists at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Streaming thinned crowds and big budget films faltered.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Best of all, the ranks of the demons were noticeably thinned, which meant it was reasonably safe to be walking the streets again.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss