wilted
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U.S. stock futures fell sharply and a selloff in Treasurys intensified in early European trade, as market sentiment wilted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
But the “L.A. Confidential” shadow is long, and the artlessly edited “The Black Dahlia” wilted quickly in it.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
As temperature soared and Angelenos wilted on Sunday, forecasters had an unwelcome message: Another week of heat is coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Smith was one of the players who most noticeably wilted under the pressure and scrutiny of the Ashes tour.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
It’s a picture of a frowning Will, a wilted bouquet of flowers in his hand, a bubble caption underneath it reading “Sorry.”
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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