Sentence examples for to be dimmer from inspiring English sources

The atmosphere was electric when Woods, Mickelson and Adam Scott stepped up that day, but the competition turned out to be dimmer than a 40-watt bulb.

For the tired-light theory to be correct, young galaxies would have to be dimmer, rather than brighter, than old ones.

Their related memories are likely to be dim.

Only last week did the spotlight appear to be dimming.

But two recent developments appear to be dimming the refugees' hope of returning.

It emerged at a time when Alibaba's broader business prospects have seemed to be dimming.

By then, though, Lamptey's early sparkle was already beginning to be dimmed by injury.

The lights on Broadway are to be dimmed tonight in her honor.

But the magazine's future appeared to be dimming as advertising disappeared.

In other cases, the administration appears to be dimming the prior spotlight on the background and conduct of top officials.

No doubt, but it emerged at a time when Alibaba's broader business prospects have seemed to be dimming.