withering

Example Sentences

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Government forces would either have to expose themselves to withering attacks in an attempt to reclaim the territory or allow an ever-increasing area to come under dissident control and armed infiltration across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

“Undertone” is packed with plenty of similarly ridiculous plot points that deflate if you even so much as toss a withering glance their way.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

And Parker, who has not seen his team record a victory since 26 October, delivered a withering assessment of his side's latest showing.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

The run-up has seen none of the feverish public rallies that Suu Kyi once commanded, and the junta has waged a withering pre-vote offensive to claw back territory.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Next he turned his withering gaze upon the forlorn foreman.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen