dwindling
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That is an indication that the U.S. might not need to generate that many jobs to keep up with a dwindling supply of new workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Although the professional workforce is dwindling, he remains "optimistic" about its future, with plenty of young people showing an interest in apprenticeships.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Last month, a Los Angeles County civil grand jury report found L.A.’s budget shortfalls and dwindling zoo membership would make it difficult to maintain the zoological park in the long term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Putting off the paperwork might be her way of keeping at bay the reality that her time with her partner is dwindling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Can’t spare any time, either,” Wilem said into his rapidly dwindling meat pie.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing dwindling
Compound Fracture
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The Pecan Sheller
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