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is dimming

  • present progressive
    of dim (3rd person singular).
    dim
    adjective
    not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.

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The capital city, one of the few bright spots in the U.K. economy, is dimming under the strain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Gradually he realizes he’s been sent on a mission to figure out why the sun is dimming and how to stop it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

All of this is occurring as the economic outlook is dimming anyway.

From Reuters ● May 3, 2023

Germany is dimming street lights, turning off fountains and turning down thermostats in public buildings.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2022

I dare not look up but I think the light is dimming.

From The Lost Kafoozalum by Ashwell, Pauline