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wilt

[wilt] / wɪlt /


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U.S. stock futures edged higher and global bond yields steadied as markets took a breath after a sharp selloff in government debt that saw stocks wilt in the U.S. and Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

That high press caused Lyon to wilt in the north London sunshine; mistakes contributed to both Arsenal goals, while the visitors' all-star attack didn't force Daphne van Domselaar into a single save.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Fold in winter greens — kale, escarole, spinach — and let them wilt just until tender but still verdant.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

The question marks would just stand up into exclamation points and then wilt back over into question marks.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos




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