wilting
Example Sentences
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It is not just the wedding party wilting in the heat but also the flowers.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Spain’s formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The world No. 1 was eliminated in the second round of the French Open after wilting in brutally hot Parisian conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
For Seattle to get revenge in Sunday's rematch, quarterback Sam Darnold must shed his long-standing reputation for wilting under pressure.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
The vines creeping around the compartment shriveled and peeled away, like flowers wilting under the baking sun.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
