dimmer

Example Sentences

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The drop in sentiment mostly reflected dimmer short-term expectations, with many consumers staying more optimistic about longer-term prospects, Hsu said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Still, I ordered one — I didn’t want to put a dimmer on his inner child indulgence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Clouds of electrons between the pulsar and Earth create patterns of brighter and dimmer signal strength across different radio frequencies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

If they start to doubt the future sales are indeed probable, they are likely to take a dimmer view of a company’s outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

As the light grew dimmer, the noises of evening began—the buzz of insects, the rustling of dry leaves, and another sound ... voices?

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park