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

An ethics and safety review board—a committee that would include the DeepMind founders and some external grandees—should be set up to dilute Google’s power over the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Teachers may adapt, dilute or quietly resist the messaging.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

“We have to overwhelm the nymphs with fresh water, give them more than they can use. If we can dilute this poisonous stuff—” “Can your horn do that?”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan