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waned
[weynd]
adjective
having decreased in strength, intensity, etc..
Shale gas drilling caused earthquakes in the United Kingdom, leading to waned interest in shale gas and a slowdown of geological work.
having declined in power, importance, prosperity, etc..
This film director hasn't done too well of late, either commercially or critically, but nobody should gloat over his waned status.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of wane.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unwaned adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of waned1
Example Sentences
Membership waned over the years as Japanese families moved away from gardening and the chapter was recently disbanded, said Garcia, who sits on the board of the association’s Los Angeles/San Gabriel Valley chapter.
Grealish also wouldn't rule out a move to the continent - Barcelona, AC Milan and Napoli have all been mentioned, although the former's initial interest has now waned.
Though the controversy of the film has definitely waned, the inspiration behind the film remains steadfast, Smith said.
Polls show that cuts to government spending remain popular with many Americans - even if Musk's personal popularity has waned.
Metro has touted the multimillion-dollar safety program as an integral solution to its fight against crime amid a surge in attacks throughout the rail and bus system, while trust in law enforcement has waned.
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