There was a large turnout at the _____________ of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed.

My grandmother has been ill for two months, so her health has (). A: deteriorated B: diminished C: dwindled D: lessened

Due to sluggish market conditions, the factory’s workforce has ______ from over 4,000 to a few hundred. A: proclaimed B: dwindled C: repressed D: indulged