But it was clear that motoring was no longer the preserve of the privileged and influential, and the appeal of motor clubs was to diminish dramatically in the post-war years.

As for speeding up the process, as time passes the likelihood that witnesses will remember the events, let alone stay in locations where they can be found, diminished dramatically.

After this, the number of scientists working on applied nuclear fission diminished dramatically.

By 1996, the congregation had diminished dramatically and the building fell into disuse.

With the appearance of motor vehicles, this barrier became less effective and the need for a barrier to livestock diminished dramatically.