weakened

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These forces have weakened the shared civic bonds that help us feel connected to our country and to one another.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The meeting, which runs through Saturday, comes after a difficult year for an organisation weakened by the announced US withdrawal and deep funding cuts.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A weakened gut barrier can allow inflammatory substances to leak into the bloodstream, potentially triggering long-term inflammation and raising the risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Yet the prime minister has been weakened in recent days, and many of his colleagues concede his departure may now not be a case of if, but when.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Our lips became parched and our joints weakened and ached.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah