Example Sentences

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Fed officials held steady on rates last month to take stock of how past increases are affecting the economy as inflation pressures have been waning.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2023

U.S. cereal sales have been waning for years as consumers moved to more portable products, like energy bars.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2022

Peloton’s fortunes have been waning since the start of 2021 — compounded by a series of corporate missteps.

From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2022

COVID-19 cases have been waning in Los Angeles County, but the area is still averaging 14 deaths a day from the virus, according to the public health department.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2021

Vaccination rates have been waning for weeks, despite its wide availability and the swelling number of caseloads across the country.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021