weakened

Example Sentences

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The military successes of Epic Fury seriously weakened Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

Treasurys weakened and the dollar rose following the first Israeli-Iran exchange of fire since a ceasefire went into force in early April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Platner may well pull through this in a weakened but still competitive position, while future revelations don’t land with the same punch.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The smells of bread and beast, smoke and steel are dulled, as if the mist has weakened their potency.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir