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wax and wane
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wax and wane
to grow bigger and stronger and then to become smaller or weaker again. Their influence waxes and wanes depending on which party is in power.
See also: wax


wax and wane
to become stronger and then weaker. Religious influence on politics has waxed and waned since the founding of this country.
See also: wax


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