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a situation where one's hopes or anticipations are gradually reduced over time, often due to repeated disappointments or a realistic understanding of circumstances.
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a situation where one's hopes or anticipations are gradually reduced over time, often due to repeated disappointments or a realistic understanding of circumstances.
After several failed attempts to secure a job, she had diminishing expectations about her career prospects.
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the process of adjusting one's goals or desires to be more realistic or achievable, often in response to external factors.
The company had to set diminishing expectations for its growth due to the economic downturn.
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