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phased down

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past tense of phase down

as in decreased

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day

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Recent Examples of phased down Under the Kigali amendment ratified in 2016, the US committed to reduce hydrofluorocarbons by about 85% before 2036, and HFA inhalers are among the hydrofluorocarbons that will probably be phased down. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025 The Italian was brought in to replace Marwood, who retained decision-making power but gradually phased down his role. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

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Only two items tracked by the Farm Bureau decreased in price in 2026.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Procurement and Obsolescence Savings At one company, obsolescence in both raw materials and finished goods decreased by 30%.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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The union said that unresolved complaints made against Hawk and existing climate issues have significantly diminished confidence among many educators.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Mason, 22, is now hailed as a rising superstar, while Bell's championship aspirations may have diminished.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of diminished

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But gradually, the headaches subsided, the collarbone healed, and doctors cleared him to resume normal activities — including getting back on the bike.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
The intifada subsided in 2005, and Eisenkot was moved to operational planning for the IDF.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of subsided

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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.

— Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

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