Sentence examples for importance waned from inspiring English sources
In 1611 it was captured by the Danes, and its military importance waned thereafter.
That importance waned after the arrival of Paul A. Volcker, a powerful Fed chairman who took office in the 1979, and even more after the arrival of Mr. Greenspan in 1987.
When Ladislav began his rule in 1453, George's importance waned; but, after the king's sudden death in 1457, he was elected king (March 2 , 1458 despite accusations, probably false, that he had poisoned Ladislav.
However, its importance waned as succeeding dynasties discouraged and then prohibited maritime trade.
As he was involved in the dynastic struggle that developed during Baldwin IV's reign, his importance waned when a rival faction gained control of royal affairs.
In 1837, the town was described as the "metropolis of the Fylde", but its commercial importance waned from the mid-19th century with the development of the nearby coastal towns of Fleetwood and Blackpool.
Though its importance has waned somewhat over the years, it continues to provide an important showcase for regional talent working outside the mainstream museum and gallery system.
But its importance had "waned" over time in part because of the need to focus on the economic downturn.
Though still valuable, cod's economic importance has waned, replaced by lobster, herring and pollock.
The Egyptian deities may not have had permanent temples in Canaan, and their importance there waned after Egypt lost control of the region.
