dimming
- present participle of dim.
Example Sentences
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The capital city, one of the few bright spots in the U.K. economy, is dimming under the strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Crude jumped one percent Wednesday amid dimming prospects of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of world oil passes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto let a day’s stroll linger into profundity, the twilight dimming and human connection brewing in all its possibilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
More recently healthcare and social assistance, where women outnumber men three to one, has been the main bright spot in a dimming job market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
At first, I have no idea what she's pointing to, but then, about fifteen feet up, I make out the vague shape in the dimming light.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
