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When the BMA ended talks in March because it said the deal had been watered-down at the last minute, the government withdrew the offer of the additional 1,000 posts.

From BBC ● May 27, 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

On the diplomatic front, the UN Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution addressing Iran's threats to the strait, diplomatic sources told AFP, after more robust earlier drafts faced potential vetoes.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 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

“I’m starved for a taste of good syrup after that imitation stuff they served at that hospital. Sort of watered-down mixture they had. Had it on pancakes last Sunday.”

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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

While these tariffs could be watered down given the backdrop of elevated energy prices, Tedford says he expects the Section 301 tariffs to be imposed in some form or another this summer.

From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026

But the BMA ended the talks, saying the terms of the pay progression element had been "watered down" at the last minute.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

Yet, the religious importance of the office has been watered down over time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 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