wean

Example Sentences

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The goal of the “analog lifestyle” trend is to wean people off constant digital connectivity by doing tangible activities that help a person reclaim their time.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

His massive social and economic development plan, called Vision 2030, aims to brighten Saudi Arabia’s global image, woo international tourists and high-skilled expatriates from the West and wean the kingdom off its reliance on petrodollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Her goal is to wean herself off her mom’s help eventually, but for now, she doesn’t feel guilty for accepting some assistance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

The European Union has been scrambling to wean itself off Russian energy imports since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The poor woman figured and figured on a way to wean Gussie.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith