weakened

Example Sentences

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In other games on Sunday, the Netherlands play a Japan team weakened by the absence of their injured captain Wataru Endo who announced on Thursday that his international career was over.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

The researchers also highlighted several other concerns they believe weakened the original conclusions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Under pressure from Edison and the other companies, the rule was weakened to allow utilities to keep the unused lines in place until executives decided they were “permanently abandoned.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The Islamic Republic emerged from the war weakened in some respects but also with a stronger sense of its own resilience.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The night has weakened the product in his hair, so the blond waves have gone wild and soft.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman