Example Sentences

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Escalating Iranian attacks are dimming hopes for the quick revival of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Chances of India's Moon lander waking up after a freezing cold lunar night are "dimming with each passing hour", space scientists from the country have told the BBC.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

Even though experts say trapped people can live for a week or more, the chances of finding survivors in the freezing temperatures are dimming.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

“I tend to watch my watch and I’m watching the other people come in and I sometimes sense before it registers that, oh, the lights are dimming and there’s this greater anticipation that builds.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021

I look up at Mr. Stanley’s face and the edges of my vision are dimming.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell