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Paradoxically, it is the unwavering commitment to a narrow range of recognizable figures, dulling in its totality, that turned his signature style into a full-blown brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The higher costs have prompted chocolate makers to raise their prices, dulling consumers' appetite for the sweets.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

She said the government was not just waiting for the dulling to take place, and had invested £5m in interim, shorter-term road safety issues on the A9.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Yet what truly sets this ensemble apart is the way Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez draw your sympathy without dulling the musical’s sharp edges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

“But I have no great skills. Mostly I do repair work. Perhaps if you had a dagger blade that was dulling, I might be able to please you. But anything more is beyond me.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman