Example Sentences

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Mehran Gul’s “The New Geography of Innovation” started out as a study of whether U.S. technological dominance is waning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

While their influence on current market performance is waning, the Magnificent Seven and their commentary on AI demand, data center spending, and the path to converting both of those into profits will be crucial.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Basically, the charts are warning that momentum is waning, and each price gain for the “SOX” is taking more out of bulls.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

Perhaps those closest to him see what average Americans do not: that his abilities, and with them his power, is waning.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

This is my brain’s way of reminding me that if my patience is waning, Gran’s has run out.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin