waning

Example Sentences

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Initial relief over rumored talks between Washington and Tehran appeared to be waning.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But what kind of a Jew, with my waning attachment to ritual observance and insistent questioning of Orthodox belief?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s no mistake that “Tow” was released just five days after the Oscars, when the film can still capitalize on awards season’s waning buzz without negatively influencing Academy voting.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

And like all of television, reality is facing splintered and waning audiences so the decibel level of that conversation-sparking is often dialed way up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“Some of you haven’t played before, been in the spotlight,” said assistant coach Tam Hollingshead in those waning hours before Permian would take the field against El Paso Austin.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger