Example Sentences

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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

It’s more certain that, whoever does, the outlook for theatrical movies is dimming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

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

What though the storm-king growls in rage,   And the daylight fast is dimming; We'll add to the score on Mem'ry's page,   While the butt with cheer is brimming.

From Cap and Gown A Treasury of College Verse by Knowles, Frederic Lawrence