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The economic progress dims hope for a nuclear deal with the U.S., since Washington has often dangled sanctions relief or economic incentives to get Pyongyang to freeze, halt or relinquish its nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But waiting for six months also dims the prospect of any move.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 25, 2026

Younger people have a generally sunnier starting point but that dims as they age - not a great surprise - and all age groups react to events similarly.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Thinking about his father, Brooks pauses and his buoyant demeanor dims as he puts a finger to his eye as if it might begin to well up.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

After a while, the fusion reaction dims, and the equilibrium is upset.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife