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    diminishing

    US /dɪ'mɪnɪʃɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /dɪ'mɪnɪʃɪŋ/

    B1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make something smaller or less important
    Smartphones play a big role in diminishing the demand for traditional cameras.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To imply someone's reputation is less good
    His strength is diminishing as he gets older
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To become or cause to become less in size, value
    The real estate cost is quickly diminishing
    adj.AdjectiveBecoming smaller or less over a period of time.
    We are facing a diminishing supply of clean water.

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    Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

    05:27Growing number of Chinese migrants seek asylum at U.S.-Mexico border
    • I think what we're seeing now are people who are more middle class who just feel that the opportunities are diminishing and that the political situation has just become a lot riskier,

      I think what we're seeing now are people who are more middle class who just feel that the opportunities are diminishing and that the political situation has just become a lot riskier,

    • I think what we're seeing now are people who are more middle-class, who just feel that the opportunities are diminishing and that the political situation has just become a lot riskier.

      I think what we're seeing now are people who are more middle-class, who just feel that the opportunities are diminishing and that the political situation has just become a lot riskier.

    B1

    Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184

    13:10Asking People in Brighton HOW MUCH MONEY They Earn | Easy English 184
    • I think because degrees are diminishing in value very much, unless you're going to go to quite a well regarded university, you'd probably be better off looking at alternative qualifications.

      I think because degrees are diminishing in value very much, unless you're going to go to quite a well regarded university, you'd probably be better off looking at alternative qualifications.

    • I think because degrees are diminishing in value very much, so unless you're going to go to quite a well-regarded university, you'd probably be better off looking at alternative qualifications.

      I think because degrees are diminishing in value very much, so unless you're going to go to quite a well-regarded university, you'd probably be better off looking at alternative qualifications.

    A2

    How useful is AI for programming? | Marc Andreessen and Lex Fridman

    12:42How useful is AI for programming? | Marc Andreessen and Lex Fridman
    • At least so far, there's no trace of any sort of diminishing effect.

      At least so far, there's no trace of any sort of diminishing effect.

    • Um, at least so far, there's no trace of any sort of diminishing effect.

      Um, at least so far, there's no trace of any sort of diminishing effect.

    B1

    What's Inside These 8 Unique Creatures?

    29:40What's Inside These 8 Unique Creatures?
    • The hump's gradually diminishing size.

      The hump's gradually diminishing size.

    B2

    Threat of more landslides in Papua New Guinea loom as recovery mission continues

    04:30Threat of more landslides in Papua New Guinea loom as recovery mission continues
    • Well, those search and rescue operations continue, Savannah, but one UN official says the hopes are diminishing of finding anyone alive.

      Well, those search and rescue operations continue, Savannah, but one UN official says the hopes are diminishing of finding anyone alive.

    • one UN official says hopes are diminishing of finding anyone alive.

      one UN official says hopes are diminishing of finding anyone alive.

    B1

    The Most Successful People Explain Why a College Degree is USELESS

    11:26The Most Successful People Explain Why a College Degree is USELESS
    • There's, there's a point of diminishing returns in terms of what it's worth for a college education and how much debt you're willing to saddle yourself with.

      There's, there's a point of diminishing returns in terms of what it's worth for a college education and how much debt you're willing to saddle yourself with.

    • Grander We Have Brains That we're putting them Out there there's There's a Point of diminishing

      Grander We Have Brains That we're putting them Out there there's There's a Point of diminishing

    A2

    The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory

    20:02The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory
    • And as such, Raj fits neatly into Hollywood's long-running tradition of mocking and diminishing the sexuality of Asian men.

      And as such, Raj fits neatly into Hollywood's long-running tradition of mocking and diminishing the sexuality of Asian men.

    • diminishing the sexuality of Asian men.

      diminishing the sexuality of Asian men.

    B2

    Why Finland And Denmark Are Happier Than The U.S.

    25:45Why Finland And Denmark Are Happier Than The U.S.
    • So with money, like with everything else, we see diminishing marginal return.

      So with money, like with everything else, we see diminishing marginal return.

    • everything else, we see diminishing marginal return.

      everything else, we see diminishing marginal return.

    A2

    WARNING: Gold Prices Are Signaling a Major Crash

    16:54WARNING: Gold Prices Are Signaling a Major Crash
    • But because the US dollar or the US government has been massively printing money and borrowing so much money, they realize that, yes, the value of the dollar is diminishing and they are turning their dollars into gold by massively purchasing gold from wherever they can.

      But because the US dollar or the US government has been massively printing money and borrowing so much money, they realize that, yes, the value of the dollar is diminishing and they are turning their dollars into gold by massively purchasing gold from wherever they can.

    • But because the US dollar or the US government has been massively printing money and borrowing so much money, they realize that, yes, the value of the dollar is diminishing and they are turning their dollars into gold by massively purchasing gold from wherever they can.

      But because the US dollar or the US government has been massively printing money and borrowing so much money, they realize that, yes, the value of the dollar is diminishing and they are turning their dollars into gold by massively purchasing gold from wherever they can.

    A2

    What lies behind Israel's latest ground offensive in Deir al-Balah? | DW News

    11:38What lies behind Israel's latest ground offensive in Deir al-Balah? | DW News
    • So the situation and our ability to provide assistance is diminishing because of the constant Israeli government bombardment and because of the siege.

      So the situation and our ability to provide assistance is diminishing because of the constant Israeli government bombardment and because of the siege.

    • So the situation and our ability to provide assistance is diminishing because of the constant

      So the situation and our ability to provide assistance is diminishing because of the constant

    B1