diminishment
Example Sentences
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But the Post’s diminishment, which looks like its demise, isn’t just a “media story.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
It’s tempting to assume that their diminishment was inevitable in the face of global competition and the falling share of manufacturing, their traditional stronghold, in employment.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
Founding-era dictionaries define abridging as a reduction or diminishment.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2023
The loss or diminishment of background acting roles could take a huge toll on the industry by making it even more difficult for young or new performers to launch their careers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
When the powerful are made weak, when they are revealed to be human, to have hearts, their diminishment is nothing short of terrifying.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
