watered

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The government offered the BMA a package of measures last month in a bid to end the dispute - although the union has said elements of it were watered down at the last minute.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cox initially had a three strike rule for customers, but Sony alleged the company watered down its consequences for infringers to just a stern warning over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

These plants are very "drought-tolerant" meaning they can survive for a long time without being watered.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore admitted last week that his department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

At dawn they began traveling again and did not stop until they came to a small creek, where they drank and watered the horse.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III