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wilt

[wilt] / wɪlt /


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The near-decade gap between Bombardier's assembly lines falling silent and De Havilland starting its own saw supply chains wilt.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

But, unlike England, Spain did not wilt in the second half.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The victory follows Sinner’s disastrous collapse at the French Open, where, with the injured Alcaraz missing, he began as the overwhelming favorite, only to wilt in the Parisian heat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Toss in whatever herbs are threatening to wilt in your refrigerator.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Jesus appears to Saul and the persecutor of Christians nonpareil cries out, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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