dulled

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 1, 2026

This constant exposure has dulled the shock of many controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

For them, there will be no better feeling than paying off their mortgage and writing that last check — even if the satisfaction is slightly dulled because of your generosity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

For the first time I saw his eyes were a strange shade of pale brown, as if they had been dulled by some deep sadness that the years had turned into anger.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez