wilted
Example Sentences
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The lettuce is cooked with buttery garlicky scallions and, once wilted, frozen peas and hot chicken stock.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Rory McIlroy, who built the biggest 36-hole lead in history, wobbled and wilted — one shot in the water, another in the woods — while others surged and made a run at the reigning champion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
Market sentiment wilted in response, with Brent crude rising close to $108 a barrel after falling below $100 Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
Some seasons it’s arugula, great wilted into pasta, tossed over eggs or layered into a sandwich.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2026
So I peered at the wilted wisps he sorted with his finger and tried to learn something.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
