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wilt

[wilt] / wɪlt /


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Dr. Chen said the findings will support the development of commercial banana varieties that can withstand Fusarium wilt.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

“I didn’t want to completely lose my old self, but I wanted to let it wilt in a way,” they say, explaining how they saw themselves reflected in the dahlia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

“A lot of people wilt in the big games,” said Yankees President Randy Levine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The crowd of 300-400 clutch the branded hats and flags they've been given, but soon wilt in the afternoon heat, some dozing off.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

And wilt thou please comfort them grievin’ daughters in the parlor, Lord, and Will Tweedy here, and li’l Mary Toy.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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