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Daytime green spaces can feel cooler, but the increased humidity diminishes the perceived relief, the researchers noted.

“That diminishes the unfortunate circumstances our nation’s dairies are facing.”

It also helps users avoid unpleasant encounters with either side of the law and diminishes the incentive to commit crime: why trap or steal when you can score every day for free?

His remarks were reminiscent of two years ago, where the Pope said having pets instead of kids diminishes the "humanity" of married couples.

The energy in sound waves diminishes the farther they travel from the source.