weakened

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Confidence among U.S. small businesses fell in May as higher fuel prices pressured margins and weakened plans for hiring.

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

China’s auto market weakened further in May, with rising oil prices denting demand for gasoline-powered cars and helping electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles capture a record share of new car sales.

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

Even before the previous rocks weakened it, the window would stand no chance against this.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher