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"Dollar supply from goods trade is dwindling, while dollar needs for energy imports, raw materials, dividends, foreign debt payments and seasonality needs remain significant," he told AFP on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Prabowo himself has come under fire over the programme, especially for its hefty price tag at a time when Indonesia is grappling with dwindling trade surpluses and a weak currency.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s a spectacle that comes at a challenging moment for Hoover Dam, as experts warn that Lake Mead’s dwindling water levels could threaten the dam’s ability to generate hydropower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After widespread blackouts beginning in 2024 battered the island, Foda of Caribbean Tours turned to solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles, helping them serve the dwindling number of tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

So Lee put his balloon and equipment into storage and with his dwindling gold hired a boat with a gas engine.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman