withering

Example Sentences

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“Undertone” is packed with plenty of similarly ridiculous plot points that deflate if you even so much as toss a withering glance their way.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

“The old protein guidelines were designed to prevent starvation and withering away,” said Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

And Parker, who has not seen his team record a victory since 26 October, delivered a withering assessment of his side's latest showing.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

The run-up has seen none of the feverish public rallies that Suu Kyi once commanded, and the junta has waged a withering pre-vote offensive to claw back territory.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Or she wouldn’t have said anything, but only felt the no as shame, wilting and withering her like an unwatered flower.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor