dilute

Example Sentences

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Scientists may need to be deployed with the troops to dilute the uranium to render it safe.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The analysts say their forecast for Novartis’s quarterly sales of $13.3 billion is in line with consensus estimates, but they anticipate worse generic pressure and the recently closed Avidity deal to dilute margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Teachers may adapt, dilute or quietly resist the messaging.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Rather than retire the senior preferred shares, Trump could decide to convert them to common shares, which would severely dilute the value of the existing common stock.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"It's a concentrated perfume extract. I could dilute it into an eau de toilette."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda