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Macron has asked him to make a last-ditch plan for stability by the end of Wednesday - but support for the French president appears to be waning even among his allies.

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Turkey is also eager to benefit from an opening created by waning Russian influence.

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Though the general public is wary of sharks, support for nets appears to be waning.

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This means the demand for places comes from students themselves - a demand which shows no sign of waning.

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Once seen as a rising star in New York politics, the former police officer's popularity waned due to corruption allegations, tensions with Democrats over immigration, and frustration with the city's rising cost of living.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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