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wilting



ADJECTIVE
withering
Synonyms


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England must also be praised for not wilting where other England sides have before.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

A dominant 4-0 win over Leeds quelled talk of Mikel Arteta's men wilting under the pressure of being title favourites, while Manchester City and Aston Villa dropped crucial points on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Ashes player ratings: Who may be wilting under the pressure?

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

It was wilting under the weather and the weight of a team from Iowa.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

It still has not rained, and our wheat fields and gardens are wilting.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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