dimmed
Example Sentences
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Nothing to apologize for, but there’s also no question Journalism’s star has dimmed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
For now, it's the slowest of retreats from the States, the memory of those early days in New York and New Jersey now dimmed, the hope of the 4-0 win over Bolivia crushed to bits.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The attacks sent crude prices surging more than five percent as hopes dimmed on any imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
But in March, night attacks and the lack of street lighting — lights are dimmed to make targeting more difficult — meant few stayed beyond midnight.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
Finally they put him down in a little bed and dimmed the lights.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
