shrivel

Example Sentences

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It was condemned by international rights groups as a symbol of Hong Kong's shrivelling press freedoms.

From Barron's

The famous Garner County corn was as shriveled as that dead old tree stump out front, and the river had no more water in it than you could squeeze out of a rock.

From Literature

When she recognizes Ray, her shriveled face beams.

From Literature

The way Smith has shrivelled here, with 211 runs across 10 innings at an average of 23.44, as well as dropped catches, is a matter of serious concern.

From BBC

Both have since swung back to Labour, but now it confronts a shrivelling neither of those moments touched – the potential of losing Wales.

From BBC