watered-down
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Despite the watered-down draft, the resolution is unlikely to be adopted by the consensus seen in 2024, according to diplomatic sources, who expect at least one state to call for a vote on the matter.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Serkis’ “Animal Farm” wastes no time confirming suspicions that it’s a watered-down version of Orwell’s dystopic classic.
From Salon ● May 3, 2026
But the BMA ended the talks saying the deal - and in particular the pay progression element - had been watered-down at the last minute.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
A watered-down definition, meanwhile, could end up allowing certain ultraprocessed foods to fly under the radar, especially if food companies find a way to get around whatever UPF definition or label is proposed.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
Now, he couldn’t help thinking that Octavian looked like a watered-down, unhealthy version of Will Solace - like a photo that had been copied too many times.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
“The ‘Full Fare Rule’ is a vital underpinning of modern flight shopping and must not be repealed or watered down in any way,” wrote Jason Rabinowitz on July 8.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The proposal was watered down and in 2024 all commissioners, including Ferguson, voted in favor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
However, the couple's relationship with Netflix was watered down last year.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
The law and its subsequent reauthorizations ultimately made sure that minority citizens’ votes mattered, outlawing policies, such as gerrymandered maps, that watered down their political power.
From Slate ● May 1, 2026
And he watered down the walls to make sure they wouldn’t flare up later.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
