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was waning
  • past progressive of wane.

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Fonseca knew Djokovic was waning physically on another hot Paris evening, showing the composure to play the right shots at the right times - and execute them - to inflict serious damage.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

During the early years of his tenure, with no novel product releases akin to the category-redefining iPhone or iPod, some critics questioned whether innovation at the company was waning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Bearish RSI divergence occurred in January and February: the relative strength index made a lower high while price carved out a higher high, suggesting momentum was waning.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

We had years where our success was waning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

But autumn was waning fast; slowly the golden light faded to pale silver, and the lingering leaves fell from the naked trees.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien