watered

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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

The government offered the BMA a package of measures last month in a bid to end the dispute - although the union has said elements of it were 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

Bass, who is facing renewed scrutiny after an analysis of the Palisades fire was watered down, did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Wednesday’s meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Nhamo’s mouth watered, but she didn’t dare help herself to anything.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer