The fief was otherwise inalienable; it could not be sold, pledged, exchanged, sublet, devised or diminished.
en.wikipedia.org The attraction of banks to online banking are fairly obvious: diminished transaction costs, easier integration of services, interactive marketing capabilities, and other benefits that boost customer lists and profit margins.
en.wikipedia.org Despite initially being projected to sell 500,000 copies in its first week, the album's leak led to diminished sales figures.
en.wikipedia.org There is a sense of resistance, diminished enthusiasm, and disinclination in these constructions.
en.wikipedia.org A distinguishing trait is their diminished sense of taste, and it is often shown that they can only taste very spicy food.
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