watered-down

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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

WSJ: A member of the Reese’s family has targeted Hershey, complaining that the company has watered down the recipe for some Reese’s products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

I’d reconciled myself to our fashions being watered down and thoughtlessly mixed in with other Eastern styles.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu