dilute

Example Sentences

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Scientists may need to be deployed with the troops to dilute the uranium to render it safe.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

He is ensuring that in taking off his uniform, he does not dilute his power.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Rather than retire the senior preferred shares, Trump could decide to convert them to common shares, which would severely dilute the value of the existing common stock.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

It also plans to lower investment spending, increase its oil-and-gas business production and dilute its stake in Plenitude as part of a new strategy through 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"It's a concentrated perfume extract. I could dilute it into an eau de toilette."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda