watered-down

Example Sentences

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Taiwan is not officially represented at the forum, and China, for the second consecutive year, has sent a watered-down delegation that does not include its defence minister.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Serkis’ “Animal Farm” wastes no time confirming suspicions that it’s a watered-down version of Orwell’s dystopic classic.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

A watered-down definition, meanwhile, could end up allowing certain ultraprocessed foods to fly under the radar, especially if food companies find a way to get around whatever UPF definition or label is proposed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

It follows last year's announcement of a much watered-down relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Netflix over producing TV series for the platform.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Dinner the night before had been nothing but old bread soaked in small bowls of watered-down gravy.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz