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
However, oil futures’ losses will probably be limited by dimming hopes of a swift deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is transported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Oil futures were back on the rise—with WTI and Brent both up more than 6.5%—after the U.S. and Iran resumed strikes, again dimming hopes for a negotiated solution to the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Anya looked out the window at the dimming day, wondering once again how Babulya knew some of the things she knew—like that it was almost sunset, even though she was blind.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
