diminished
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Treasury yields rose as the rally in risky corners of the stock market diminished the safe-haven appeal of bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal â Oct. 21, 2026
But among these people, diminished trust in democratic processes can play out in counterintuitive ways.
From Salon â Oct. 20, 2026
Calocane was convicted of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility, and detained at a high-security hospital.
From BBC â Oct. 19, 2026
Knecht’s role had greatly diminished since he flashed his scoring potential as a rookie.
From Los Angeles Times â Oct. 19, 2026
“He is showing us that the crowning ceremony angered him, and that his power is not diminished by it. We will see what else he plans to do.”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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