wilted

Example Sentences

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Stir in a heap of chopped greens — kale, chard or spinach — until just wilted.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

She wilted under the pressure during her individual event and left the ice in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Slot blamed fatigue for the way his side wilted in the final 10 minutes after hauling themselves back level from 2-0 down.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Duckett, Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson have wilted under the brightest lights, Mark Wood's injury left the pace attack without a senior seamer and Harry Brook is a vice-captain in need of maturity.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

The fragrance of wilted jasmine flowers mingled with the smell of goat droppings and every other bad smell imaginable.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman