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What started as a one-day shopping spree in 2009 has evolved into a monthlong promotion from mid-October to mid-November, and relentless discount campaigns have diluted consumers’ interest in once-popular events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

The existing F1 teams had made it clear that they were not in favour of Andretti's entry for 2025 or 2026, on the basis that it would have diluted their earnings from prize money.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

"This is because, the pillars of USD strength have diluted, but not completely faded and are likely to eventually re-emerge over the medium-term as USD-supportive factors."

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 2023

But the rate of production may have diluted the final product, he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Perhaps to do the great science he did, he had to focus entirely that way—to let religion in would have diluted his effort.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman