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waning

adjective as in decreasing

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The goal is to revive interest in the franchise for a new generation, rather than continuing to coast off waning nostalgia.

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“Gold’s rally has become a mirror of waning confidence in the old financial order,” he added.

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

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