less and less
phrase
: to a progressively smaller size or extent
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People in this group will also become less and less able to stand up to the bot.
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David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
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“Less and less.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/less%20and%20less. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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