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waning

[wey-ning] / weɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
decreasing
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Looking at the daily chart, the stock showed signs of waning momentum during the first half of May as bearish RSI divergence developed.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Fonseca knew Djokovic was waning physically on another hot Paris evening, showing the composure to play the right shots at the right times - and execute them - to inflict serious damage.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

A series of missteps, including a foray into renewable energy that failed to deliver promised returns, had left BP’s shares lagging behind peers and investor confidence waning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

CLOVIS, Calif. — In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The night was old, and westward the waning moon was setting, gleaming fitfully through the breaking clouds.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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