In the big cities, the traditional affinity to the precious metal is waning, as trends change.

VOA: standard.2009.09.19

He grew up in the waning years, the last years, of the Elizabethan era, and he was a boy when Shakespeare's most famous plays were first performed.

他成长在，伊丽莎白时代的衰落期，最后几年，当莎士比亚著名的戏剧第一次被搬上舞台时,他还是个男孩。

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All of this comes at a time when Poland's confidence in the U.S.is waning.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

The Cardinals looked on the verge of winning their first Super Bowl title when Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger organized a drive capped by a touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes to win the game in the waning seconds.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24