weakening

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That combination of weakening activity and rising inflation presents central banks with some difficult choices, as any steps they take to contain inflation would likely exacerbate the economic slowdown and the accompanying job losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The airline group warned of weakening prices into the key summer season, last-minute bookings and a spike in fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

That conflagration was 5% contained by Tuesday afternoon as weakening winds helped crews get a handle on the incident, according to Cal Fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

That type of divergence can often signal weakening downside momentum.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

There the root borer is a serious pest of the banana, so weakening its roots that the trees are easily toppled by wind.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson