- present participle of weaken.
weakening
Example Sentences
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However, recent observations suggest it is weakening — potentially jeopardizing Einstein’s so far unblemished theory of general relativity and calling into question the leading description for how the universe will die.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
But the yen is weakening, making it cheaper for tourists when they're actually out there - even as rising prices hit residents.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
That earlier work suggested dark energy, which acts somewhat like anti-gravity, could be weakening with time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
"The battle for succession has largely remained an in-house rather than a national matter following the weakening of political institutions and the crushing of dissenting voices," said Waluya.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
At last, Jinny felt her breath weakening, so she turned to float, belly up, to rest on the ripples.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
