weaken
Example Sentences
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Reduced levels may weaken the mucus barrier, while excessive amounts could eliminate beneficial bacteria that normally inhabit the gut.
From Science Daily
The yen was mixed against other G-10 and Asian currencies in early trade, but may weaken on the prospect that rising oil prices could worsen Japan’s trade balance, analysts said.
The Oviedo choice weakens Ms. Valencia on the right, where she is viewed with suspicion.
Mars once had a stronger magnetic field as well, but it weakened over time.
From Science Daily
They picked up the pace of cuts late last year to provide some insurance for the weakening labor market, and in December, the Fed said it expects more rate cuts this year and next.
From MarketWatch
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