The departure of Desai and the BJS had considerably diminished Janata's majority, and numerous Janata MPs refused to support Charan Singh.

Each Serbian departure diminished by a tiny bit the Government's claim, and the legend with which all Serbs were raised, that Kosovo would always be Serbian.

He maintained that Arrojo's departure would not diminish Cuba's position as the favorite to win an Olympic gold medal.

Every departure on either side diminishes the probability, and renders the experiment less conclusive.

Many viewers felt that the departure from the novels and the loss of the main character, played by Victoria Shalet, diminished the series.

The departure of Penn State from the conference has diminished the strength of the league, which has no team ranked nationally.

Justice and F.B.I. officials said today that the departures would not diminish the campaign finance inquiry.

In the confusion, Keenan's departure has diminished, not enhanced, Neil Smith's stature as general manager.

Reed's departure will diminish the movement's influence.

We did not always agree with Senator Nunn's positions, but his departure will diminish the cause of reasoned discourse in Washington.