weakened
Example Sentences
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The volcano's sustained explosive activity weakened on September 6, although Anak Krakatau continued to rumble.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Immerzeel said it was "potentially weakened by the 2015 earthquake" and "destabilised further" by glacier and permafrost retreat.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Buyer traffic has weakened across much of the country, largely because of rising mortgage rates,” Bill Owens, chairman of the NAHB, said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Broader economic sentiment has weakened in recent days following mounting warnings over an AI slowdown and 10-year Treasury yields hitting 5% for the first time since October 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
I must admit, beloved, I weakened a bit there, but we reached no final decision.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
