dimming
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Because the evolved supergiant is expected to eventually end its life in a supernova explosion, the dramatic dimming prompted speculation that the star might be preparing to explode.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
This will result in a slight dimming of the Sun's light and a drop in temperature.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The capital city, one of the few bright spots in the U.K. economy, is dimming under the strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Crude prices rose one percent on Wednesday amid dimming prospects of a deal, having fallen as much as five percent at one point the previous day on optimism an agreement would be reached.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
A bird flew among the branches suddenly, all white with a tail like a fall of snow, and the golden apples dimming turned to seeds, each one a drop of crystal.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
