I feel the same about the sight of women in full burqas: social pressure that hides them from sight diminishes us all.
Yet ministers are being urged on by Boris Johnson, who is irritated by flea-bite militancy in London's transport system – the impact of which diminishes with every misuse of Tube drivers' power.
He says: The voting experience was fairly smooth and painless, but not particularly exciting: the first past the post electoral system really diminishes the value of the vote, especially in a safe seat.
As Billy's dancing improves so his awkwardness diminishes, but his dancing remains untamed, seemingly untutored and breathlessly evocative.
"Today's revelation that his death is related to alcohol in no way diminishes the great tragedy of his loss.
When the traditional Labour party is the alternative, the attraction diminishes and the unattractive aspects – including his Toryness – may even loom larger.
The Tories' strong performance increases Osborne's chances of succeeding Cameron and diminishes the chances of Boris Johnson, who would have been served well by an immediate leadership contest triggered by an election loss.
Where to stand: The bulk of capacity is seated – the Greek/Roman amphitheatre-style sloping elliptical shape means sightlines are good from almost every angle; the view naturally diminishes the further you are up in the heavens, but big screens tend to that.
Howard's new show, writes Dessau, "sounds ominously like a cross between Live at the Electric and Live at the Apollo", and diminishes the variety (and quality?) of standup on the small screen.
"Indeed, it is my view that whilst Mr Obeid continues to hold the OAM, his membership of the order diminishes the high regard in which Australians rightfully hold such honours.
And everyone agrees that busing children out of their own neighbourhoods disconnects parents from schools and diminishes the community's sense of unity.
