wilt

Example Sentences

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That day, England wilted in the Mumbai heat and temperatures are forecast to hit 39 degrees during the daylight hours on Thursday.

From BBC

Fold in winter greens — kale, escarole, spinach — and let them wilt just until tender but still verdant.

From Salon

"Fusarium wilt -- also known as Panama disease -- is a destructive soil-borne disease which impacts farmed Cavendish bananas worldwide through its virulent Race 4 strains," Dr. Chen said.

From Science Daily

You’re not buying four different vegetables and watching half of them wilt.

From Salon

She wilted under the pressure during her individual event and left the ice in tears.

From Los Angeles Times