- present participle of weaken.
weakening
Example Sentences
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In the Pacific, it has the opposite effect, weakening shear and allowing storms to grow.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Rachel, which was a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday, is expected to continue weakening as it moves closer to Southern California, according to the National Hurricane Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Their research centers on a key problem with glioblastoma: the tumor can interfere with the immune system, weakening the very cells that might otherwise help attack the cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Experts say Russian drones are unlikely to bring down the bridges - but repeated attacks will force their closure and risk weakening their structure, making them unusable.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Radiation penetrated the men’s bodies, damaging cells and weakening their immune systems.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
