weakening

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The parasite eggs migrate to the rodents' livers and develop into cysts, eventually weakening or killing the animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Those governors thought a weakening labor market merited a cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

So Kim needs to ensure he is not left relying on a weakening partner.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It was on Snowdrop’s advice, too, that Woundwort at length ordered that the warren was not to extend further, on account of the risk of detection and the weakening of central control.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams