dulled

Example Sentences

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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

For them, there will be no better feeling than paying off their mortgage and writing that last check — even if the satisfaction is slightly dulled because of your generosity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

But once the shimmer of being the “new hot shiny thing” dulled and she settled into her life as a musician, she realized she was being held to a different standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The seats were soggy; his leather briefcase had dulled and darkened; there was a pool in each of the four footwells of the floor.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen