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    dwindle

    US /ˈdwɪndl/

    ・

    UK /'dwɪndl/

    B2
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo make or become less or smaller gradually
    The supplies will dwindle eventually if we don't place an order

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    How to get your foot in the door during a tough job market

    04:16How to get your foot in the door during a tough job market
    • STARTING TO DWINDLE.

      STARTING TO DWINDLE.

    • At this point, the number of remote and hybrid jobs is starting to dwindle.

      At this point, the number of remote and hybrid jobs is starting to dwindle.

    A2

    How cruise ships got so big

    07:29How cruise ships got so big
    • As sea travel continued to dwindle, even the largest ocean liner in the world, the SS France, couldn't generate enough revenue to operate.

      As sea travel continued to dwindle, even the largest ocean liner in the world, the SS France, couldn't generate enough revenue to operate.

    B1

    The country no one expected to dominate sumo

    14:45The country no one expected to dominate sumo
    • The number of Japanese willing to sign up for sumo continues to dwindle.

      The number of Japanese willing to sign up for sumo continues to dwindle.

    • The number of Japanese willing to sign up for sumo continues to dwindle.

      The number of Japanese willing to sign up for sumo continues to dwindle.

    B2

    Put down your phone!

    03:32Put down your phone!
    • Have faith in life, don't let it dwindle.

      Have faith in life, don't let it dwindle.

    • Have faith in life don't let it dwindle

      Have faith in life don't let it dwindle

    B1

    The Ice King: How One Man Created Frozen Gold

    08:23The Ice King: How One Man Created Frozen Gold
    • At the same time, their family wealth was beginning to dwindle after some poor real estate investments in South Boston, and although Frederick was unwilling to give up on the idea of selling ice, his financial problems would only get worse, leading to him winding up in a debtor's prison three times, arrested and jailed for being unable to pay the debts he owed.

      At the same time, their family wealth was beginning to dwindle after some poor real estate investments in South Boston, and although Frederick was unwilling to give up on the idea of selling ice, his financial problems would only get worse, leading to him winding up in a debtor's prison three times, arrested and jailed for being unable to pay the debts he owed.

    • At the same time, their family wealth was beginning to dwindle after some poor real estate investments in South Boston.

      At the same time, their family wealth was beginning to dwindle after some poor real estate investments in South Boston.

    B1

    What Would Happen If Global Warming Sped Up?

    04:04What Would Happen If Global Warming Sped Up?
    • In analyzing water scarcity, researchers found that water supplies would dwindle thanks to more pressure from a growing population.

      In analyzing water scarcity, researchers found that water supplies would dwindle thanks to more pressure from a growing population.

    • researchers found that water supplies would dwindle thanks to more pressure from a growing population.

      researchers found that water supplies would dwindle thanks to more pressure from a growing population.

    B1

    2025: The year’s big news stories: BBC Learning English from the News

    08:312025: The year’s big news stories: BBC Learning English from the News
    • Here, dwindling is an adjective, but we can also use the verb dwindle.

      Here, dwindling is an adjective, but we can also use the verb dwindle.

    • Here, dwindling is an adjective, but we can also use the verb dwindle.

      Here, dwindling is an adjective, but we can also use the verb dwindle.

    B1

    Why Hosting The Olympics Isn't Worth It Anymore

    05:28Why Hosting The Olympics Isn't Worth It Anymore
    • The IOC isn't a fan of this idea, but as bidding hosts dwindle, so do their options.

      The IOC isn't a fan of this idea, but as bidding hosts dwindle, so do their options.

    • The IOC isn't a fan of this idea, but as bidding hosts dwindle, so do their options.

      The IOC isn't a fan of this idea, but as bidding hosts dwindle, so do their options.

    B1

    Davos Annual Meeting 2011 - The Future of Employment

    06:49Davos Annual Meeting 2011 - The Future of Employment
    • dwindle or their jobs disappear -- proud men and women who feel like the rules have

      dwindle or their jobs disappear -- proud men and women who feel like the rules have

    • I've heard it in the frustrations of Americans who've seen their paychecks dwindle or their jobs disappear.

      I've heard it in the frustrations of Americans who've seen their paychecks dwindle or their jobs disappear.

    A2

    Coverage of Donald Trump's Inauguration

    22:04Coverage of Donald Trump's Inauguration
    • As the time starts to dwindle, as the sands in the hourglass start to drift well to the bottom, we've seen presidents Bill Clinton was like this, really racing at the end to get as much done as possible.

      As the time starts to dwindle, as the sands in the hourglass start to drift well to the bottom, we've seen presidents Bill Clinton was like this, really racing at the end to get as much done as possible.

    • ,S THE TIME STARTS TO DWINDLE

      ,S THE TIME STARTS TO DWINDLE

    B1