watered

Example Sentences

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Yet, the religious importance of the office has been watered down over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

However, late on Monday reports said Liberal leader Sussan Ley had reached an agreement with the government on a watered down version.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

At the height of summer some plants, like a monstera, can be watered two or three times a week.

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

Red must have come and watered it, or maybe even her granny.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff