wilt

Example Sentences

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But the debate surrounding DRS cannot mask the truth that England have wilted in the Ashes cauldron and could lose this series in as few as 10 days of cricket.

From BBC

Winter salads thrive on leaves with backbone — the kind that don’t wilt into sadness the moment they meet heat.

From Salon

Did they think they could bully India, only to then wilt in Australia?

From BBC

However, Lim got his nose in front after a scrappy third set as De Graaf wilted while the experienced 'Singapore Slinger' held his nerve in a tense fourth, sealing victory with an average of 86.52.

From BBC

But if the temperature rises above, say, 75, she wilts within minutes.

From Los Angeles Times