Example Sentences
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If the passion wanes, apathy can set in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
As the summer wanes, Jean’s fixation on David grows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Although their popularity waxes and wanes like everything else, stories inspired by biblical texts have had a consistent presence on TV and film since the industry’s dawning.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
But as tech’s contribution to earnings growth wanes, so too may its dominance.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
With each passing day, her desire to return to the Philippines wanes.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
