dwindled

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The trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"That was really scary," said Caelan, 10, when Gareth explained how his gang of close friends dwindled from 10 to three or four.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

After the surplus dwindled, the legislature opted in 2024 to put a $10-billion climate bond in front of voters — $1.5 billion of which was dedicated specifically for wildfire mitigation work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In a two-way data center revenue race between the companies, Intel held a 71% share in 2021, which dwindled to 7% last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

As my year in the tenth grade at Big Creek dwindled to days, Mr. Turner held one of his few command performances in the school auditorium.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam