weaken
Example Sentences
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Hagibis caused enormous damage from rain and wind, Lin said, even though the storm had weakened somewhat before reaching the city.
From Science Daily
If the job market continues to weaken, that will show up more vividly in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times
This included breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, damage to nerve fibers, chronic inflammation, reduced formation of new neurons in the hippocampus, weakened communication between brain cells, and extensive oxidative damage.
From Science Daily
The dollar weakened slightly, including against the Japanese yen.
Stein told ProPublica that state residents have suffered, in the form of weakened environmental protections and rising energy costs.
From Salon
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