dulled

Example Sentences

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The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

The bigger question now may be less about appearance and more about whether age and inactivity have dulled those attributes.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She was heavy, pale; her eyes dulled and vacant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But that hasn’t dulled my curiosity in space exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The fire was gone, the other pains dulled by a sleepiness seeping through my body.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer