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waning

[way-ning] / weɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
decreasing
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With Samoa's resistance gradually waning, Waaka capped a fine individual display with her hat-trick and McGregor scored the try her performance richly deserved to round off a fine New Zealand display.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Becerra has spent the waning days of the campaign stumping for Democrats in competitive House races in the Central Valley and Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Asian equities fell Monday amid waning appetite for risky assets as oil prices hovered around multimonth highs, while market participants look to the Federal Reserve’s coming interest-rate decision for direction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

At the same time, waning interest could lead to Nvidia’s cash flow to dry up.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“We’re almost there,” said Seven, conferring with her map by the waning light of the moon and stars.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega


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