dwindling
dwindling
/d ˈwɪn də lɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a becoming gradually less
- (adj) gradually decreasing until little remains
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- Slots on the payroll are dwindling rapidly.
- Now, for the first time in nearly three decades, this dwindling group of outcasts are completely surrounded by the Lao government troops that hunt them.
- Cox oversaw the dwindling SEC staff and a sharp drop in action against some traders.
Quotes
- In an op-ed piece yesterday, Google boss Eric Schmidt said: "With dwindling revenue and diminished resources, frustrated newspaper executives are looking for someone to blame. Much of their anger is currently directed at Google...... the facts...on Dec 3, 2009 By: Eric Schmidt Source: Independent
- "That's not surprising from a White House that has stubbornly refused to change course even in the face of dwindling support from American people whose sons and daughters are dying" said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.on Mar 27, 2007 By: Patrick Leahy Source: Forbes
- "I didn't let that eat at me a lot, but when it started dwindling down to where you could count on one hand your shots at the Daytona 500, and then it started going down - four, three, we don't know anymore," Martin said. "This is the crown...on Feb 9, 2009 By: Mark Martin Source: International Herald Tribune
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