wean

Example Sentences

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After they were weaned, the offspring were placed on a standard diet and later switched to a Western-style diet to encourage the development of fatty liver disease.

From Science Daily

Analysts are questioning how quickly India can wean itself off Russian oil imports.

From The Wall Street Journal

But once they weaned him off some of the bad traits he had developed in Mexico and earned his trust, they were able to take his skating to a new level.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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