On-the-wane Sentence Examples

Benedek's resolution was, however, already on the wane.

But his influence was now on the wane.

Espartero crushed with much energy a revolutionary rising in Barcelona, but on his return to Madrid was so coldly welcomed that he perceived that his prestige was on the wane.

In the case of the great order, or assemblage, of Ungulata it is necessary to pay somewhat more attention to fossil forms, since a considerable number of groups are either altogether extinct or largely on the wane.

His term of office was far from tranquil; discontented generals stirred up ceaseless revolts and insurrections; and, though he was re-elected in 1871, his popularity seemed to be on the wane.

The unique aura of an art object has been on the wane for some time now.

It flowers late in August and September, when other kinds are on the wane.