While "half a loaf is obviously better than nothing," he said, it could diminish "political support for the full and comprehensive benefits that the nation really wants."

Ahmadinejad's behavior was diminishing popular support for the nuclear program, the editorial warned.

The article basically addresses problems resulting from changes in tax structure and diminished public support for social services.

Staff resignations followed, as well as financial problems resulting from a loss of members and diminished corporate support.

However, the political climate had changed by July, 2011 and the project was abandoned due to diminishing federal and state support for clean coal technology.

In addition, Amnesty may not accept funds from companies that may diminish or narrow its volunteer or popular support.

The poll also found continuing though somewhat diminished public support for the shuttle program.

But such doubts have not diminished support for the idea from parents who say they have seen results.

Numerous other amendment attempts are expected on the Senate floor, and such amendments could just as easily diminish support for the bill as build it.

But some scientists have privately suggested that the centers might eventually gobble up too much money, diminishing Federal support for individual investigators.