attenuated
Example Sentences
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And then Michael is such a craftsman that every part of everything is studied and controlled and carefully attenuated.
From Los Angeles Times
The measles virus is attenuated in the MMR vaccine, meaning that it has been altered to produce the appropriate immune response without triggering the disease itself.
From Los Angeles Times
Over a professional career attenuated by injuries, he earned a Most Valuable Player Award and championship titles with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics.
From New York Times
The anti-abortion movement’s victory was really attenuated by this ballot measure, and they are now gearing up for a tough campaign.
From New York Times
Ms. Freund, who wrote a recent paper on the subject, said the two countries’ trade relationship was “definitely being attenuated, but not as much as the official statistics suggest.”
From New York Times
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