dulled

Example Sentences

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Part of the problem: The U.K. version’s edginess was dulled for U.S. airwaves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

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

The gloves are weathered and white, their brightness dulled by the decades, with the brand name “reusch” across the knuckles and a big, plum-colored sun on top.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The medicine dulled the ache, but it’s still there, and my elbow screams at me whenever I forget.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed