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dwindling [ˈdwɪndlɪŋ][number, interest, popularity] décroissant ; [resources, supplies, funds, population] en baisse━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━En Grande-Bretagne, le DWP ( Department for Work and Pensions) est le ministère des Affaires sociales. Il englobe la « Benefit Agency », administration chargée de verser les prestations sociales. → NATIONAL INSURANCE* * *['dwɪndlɪŋ]adjective [resources, audience, interest] en baisse; [strength, health] déclinant -
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A n (of numbers, resources, strength) diminution f ; (of enthusiasm, interest) baisse f.
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