Sentences with phrase «waned as»

As beekeepers have worked to improve hive conditions, the syndrome has waned as a concern, said May Berenbaum, head of the entomology department at the University of Illinois and a winner of the National Medal of Science.

Photorealism and the remnants of «lyrical abstraction» waned as Pattern and Decoration, New Image, and «bad» painting waxed in a Darwinian struggle for philosophical

My joy slowly waned as I questioned whether Capcom was repeating history and gouging its fans by flooding the fighting game market with sequels and spin - offs.

I played a handful of games on my N64, but my interest sort of waned as my interest in a certain lady - friend grew.

in 1997 had waned as their early success at helping to boost the live - release rate of Austin's municipal shelter from a deplorable 15 to 20 percent to a hopeful 50 percent by 2002 turned into a discouraging status quo that was still in place when she took the helm.

His love for pets never waned as evidenced by the many animal related pursuits he enjoyed.

A Whig, his fortunes waxed and waned as the party gained or lost political traction.

The vivaciousness of student voice has waxed and waned as trends of activism and community empowerment have swept across the nation; however, its vitality has not.

Solar power has waned as 67P's orbit takes it and Rosetta farther from the sun, and so the mission team decided to go on a last data - gathering descent before the lights go out.

But the need for pigment to provide this extra protection waned as modern human populations migrated northward over the past 60,000 years or so, Elias said, while the need to absorb UVB light became greater, particularly for those humans who migrated to the far North behind retreating glaciers less than 10,000 years ago.

But the need for pigment to provide this extra protection waned as modern human populations migrated northward over the past 60,000 years or so, while the need to absorb UVB light became greater, particularly for those humans who migrated to the far North behind retreating glaciers less than 10,000 years ago.

Interest in hurricane preparedness and protection waned as Hurricane Gloria in 1985 and Hurricane Bob in 1991 petered out as they neared New York.

Faulkner's fiery speech drew a standing ovation, far exceeding rival Paul Massey's reception the prior month, although enthusiasm waned as he dealt with audience questions.

But while the Catalan giants were initially keen on bringing the American - born forward to Spain, their interest waned as they eyed up deals for Udinese's Alexis Sanchez and Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas instead.

But the Ferry Building's fortunes waned as water - based transport became increasingly obsolete (the Bay Bridge opened in 1936, and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937).

But his excitement waned as the first keynote speaker focused almost exclusively on political issues, charging the audience to fight the «gay agenda,» painting the world, Justin says, «in simplistic «us» vs. «them» terms: We were the Christians.

So attendance waned as the number of people garish enough to wear furs to church declined through natural selection.

It is understandable that the jump in 30 - year fixed mortgage rates, from 3.4 % last July to 4.3 % last December, helped nudge fence - sitters into the market, but that effect appears to have waned as mortgage rates fell back below 4 %.

In addition, the average duration of unemployment had got longer in 2013 and labor market participation had waned as people lost hope of finding a job.

«Alternative lending, because of its high interest rates seems to be waning as traditional lenders return to the marketplace.»

Since the beginning of the second quarter of this year, spot gold has been trading in a tight $ 100 range, with the price of the precious metal more or less confined in the $ 1,200 - 1,300 per troy ounce band — and investor demand for the yellow metal has been continuing to wane as the global stock - market rally continues unabated.

Religious fanaticism as well as scientific monomania are both giving way at present, while the Sufi orders which used to exert great influence are waning as a result of the spread of education among the middle classes.

The Bible suggests that God spoke directly with the first couple in the garden, but this experience seemed to wane as history progressed.

This becomes especially evident as the doctrine of the second coming of Christ continually wanes as a cultural force.

Her books seemed to wane as time went on.

Overall, Japan's sake consumption is waning as beer gains ground.

It will also be interesting to see whether his penalty minutes (which, in the past, have been a nice bonus from a big - time goal scorer) wane as a result of his new role with his new team.

Michael Carrick's influence on the pitch may be waning as he edges closer to retirement, but the Man Utd stalwart is still having a major impact it seems.

These games are physically exhausting, and we presumed that shooting percentages would wane as the conference tournament reached its final days.

Support for Arsene Wenger from the Arsenal fanbase is waning as 88 % of a prominent supporters group voted for him to be sacked

He is probably on the wane as a first teamer, but as a rotated squad player I'd have no problem, but I wonder if Arsène was beginning to instigate that anyway before Gabriel got injured.

My boys have been playing Pokemon in various incarnations since they were small and their love for it doesn't seem to be waning as they get older!

Your child's excitement about wanting to help around the house will wane as they get older, so take advantage of their willingness now!

But reputations can wax and wane as subsequent events, the passage of time and new evidence change perspectives.

For the second time in as many weeks, a statewide poll shows that voters» support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo is waning as the summer wears on.

LaValle in the past has predicted that Walsh's influence will wane as he faces a federal trial later this month.

When corruption charges were brought against then - Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver earlier this year, the Democratic conference initially stood squarely behind their leader, but support began to wane as members had more time to examine the charges.

Once all - powerful Republican bloc may see its power wane as reunited Democrats highlight Trump's unpopularity and Nassau corruption scandals.

The Olympic feelgood factor is waning as David Cameron and Nick Clegg return to the house and flak from all sides, including their own.

But enthusiasm is waning as ever - more - sensitive detectors have failed to find the particles floating through our galaxy and passing through Earth.

Drawing on Greenfield's theory of social change and human development, the authors hypothesized that the use of specific words in Chinese literature would wax and wane as a reflection of psychological adaptation to sociocultural change.

Those New Year's Resolutions to get fit slowly wane as February comes to a close.

Cholera expert David Sack of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, doubts that immunity wanes as quickly as the data suggest — vaccine trials indicate it may last several years.

Yet by 2010, the docile spiders» apparent advantage began to wane as invaders increasingly ate them and stole the insects snagged by the colonies» webs.

Now it is beginning to wane as the ocean cools, so what comes next?

Levels of ceramide (a compound naturally occurring in skin's outer layer) also wane as we age, affecting the layer's water - binding capacity.

That starts to wane as well.

In the fall and winter months, our energy levels can wane as the days grow shorter, but this plant might be just what's needed to remain alert until bedtime.

Don't let your sense of style wane as the heat starts to wax!

I admit my hope wanes as I watch my own country's leaders take away services for our senior citizens, the middle class, and poor and give to the wealthiest 1 percent, a group who already have 40 percent of the wealth.