watered

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While these tariffs could be watered down given the backdrop of elevated energy prices, Tedford says he expects the Section 301 tariffs to be imposed in some form or another this summer.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Many players gave the old place a beating on Saturday, with watered greens allowing favourable scoring conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

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

She watered her garden with bamboo pipes trickling coolly from the pool.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr