But he conceded that "the likelihood of hearing from the spacecraft again diminishes with each day."

As the interest in on-line trading grows, the likelihood of finding underpriced Lincoln treasures will diminish, some experts say.

In her mind, the likelihood that all this was a collective delusion diminished a little.

He said the likelihood of disappointing earnings was diminishing and that fourth-quarter growth could surge above 40 percent.

Troops had been withdrawn from the west, but not because the likelihood of attack in that quarter had diminished.

The likelihood that mud will upset form has diminished somewhat, with a 30 percent chance of rain forecast for Derby day.

"The system will have military utility if it makes the likelihood of nuclear war diminish," he said.

By then, the likelihood of a German attack, or sabotage, had greatly diminished, and American forces, including artillery detachments, had been built-up on the island.

The likelihood of finding a cure diminished more with every day, and she knew it Neither Anna nor Kenny made any attempt to hide that from her.

But as both parties become aware of the risks inherent in an aggressive investigation, the likelihood that Congress will do the job right is diminishing.