watered

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

That means ensuring they are well watered, properly mulched, kept safe from harm from construction projects or digging, and are treated for potential pest infestations, says Brunner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

There will be no more changes to already watered down plans to raise farm inheritance tax, the government has said.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“If you had a tree or some garland with 1,000 lights, it might have 800. Things will just get watered down, and so you will be paying the same, if not more, for less.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Seven watered the tiny sprout that was her opal-haworthia plant and sighed.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega