as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the fuss gradually died down as people found other things with which to concern themselves
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But between 2001 and 2024, the county’s population increased by about 560,000 people, while the daily booking average decreased by about 27%, even including the recent rise.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025 -
One 2024 study of 1,247 adults from 91 countries by the University of Southampton and Bath found that, after a month of practicing mindfulness for 10 minutes daily, participants reported reduced depression, improved wellbeing, and decreased anxiety.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Even so, Reynolds felt a connection and interest in the role that wouldn’t subside over the long development period.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Although rains are expected to subside Sunday evening into Monday, flash-flood and mudslide risks for the wildfire burn scar areas will persist through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The new aid package swiftly follows Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States once more, and U.S. support for Ukraine could diminish soon.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Corporate philanthropy, too, has diminished, which is a particular problem in a city where business leaders once took pride in making generous contributions to the arts.—
David Allen Jenn Ackerman,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Two minutes and 40 seconds after liftoff, the Super Heavy fell away and the Starship continued the climb to space on the power of its six Raptor engines.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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With Republicans now in charge, the barriers to the bill’s passage appear to have fallen away.—
Karoun Demirjian,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Stunning stat: The snow that has fallen so far in New Orleans exceeds the January snowfall so far in the Twin Cities as well as Anchorage, Alaska.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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The burden often falls disproportionately on families, particularly caregivers, who navigate waitlists, insurance battles, and limited resources.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The snow was expected to taper off around midafternoon as the snowstorm moves to the east, according to David King, a meteorologist with the weather service.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Travel will be challenging during both Monday commutes, with conditions improving as snow tapers off late Monday night.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety Reps for Skydance and Paramount Global declined to comment.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Martin declined to comment when contacted by Newsweek through email on Thursday.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, crude settled below $76 and that will hopefully help ease concerns over a return of inflation.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though dangerous fire weather conditions have eased, officials warned of other potential risks that impacted neighborhoods, including toxic waste and hazardous electricity and gas lines.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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