dwindle into

Frequency: 5.57.2 per million words

Used to describe the result or state after decreasing, often to something insignificant.

dwindledwindle + PREPOSITION

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into

Examples (10)

  • The group's support dwindled into insignificance.
  • His fortune dwindled into nothing over the years.
  • The once-thriving business dwindled into bankruptcy.
  • Their relationship dwindled into mere friendship.
  • The crowd dwindled into a handful of supporters.
  • Her enthusiasm dwindled into complete apathy.
  • The army dwindled into a small band of soldiers.
  • The conversation dwindled into awkward silence.
  • The empire dwindled into a few scattered territories.
  • His confidence dwindled into self-doubt.