dulled

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The law’s shield is shattered, and its sword is dulled.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

The bigger question now may be less about appearance and more about whether age and inactivity have dulled those attributes.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But that hasn’t dulled my curiosity in space exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Five years after a Times investigation dulled the shine of the glitzy Hollywood affair, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, airing Sunday, will cap off a multi-day series of events and tributes now dubbed “Golden Week.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The carving had dulled, almost faded altogether, but it was still there: “Amir and Hassan. The Sultans of Kabul.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini