1.   As the day wanes, particularly in summer, the old block asserts itself, creating unbelievable noise.

2.   Back on shore, as the day waned and our footprints on the slush became blue pockmarks on the ice, we still talked about the bass.

3.   All too soon, though, the glory days were waning.

4.   But their grubby, gritty days are waning.

5.   Culture cops of the left and right alike may sense that their day is finally waning.