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has dwindled

  • present perfect of dwindle (3rd person singular).

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Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC May 18, 2026

The UFW’s membership has dwindled since its peak of about 80,000 unionized farmworkers down to roughly 5,000, according to recent estimates.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2026

No oil has arrived since January 9, hitting the power sector while public transport has dwindled and airlines curtailed flights to the island, a blow to the all-important tourism sector.

From Barron's Mar. 22, 2026

The number of long-term investigations published by outlets with the resources to fund such pursuits has dwindled fast.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2026

The line for the fortune-teller has dwindled down to nothing in these hours.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern