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Less and less

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Frequency Usage

Use 'less and less' to express a gradual decrease in frequency of an action or event.

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She found herself checking her phone less and less.
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Emphasizing Change

Emphasize a continuous decrease over time; suggests an ongoing process.

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The old well was used less and less.
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Expectation Adjustment

Signal to lower expectations for the likelihood or quality of something happening.

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Winning the lottery seemed less and less possible.
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