weaken

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Previous research has shown that too little dietary fiber can weaken the gut microbiome, which plays an important role not only in digestive health but also in immune function, brain health, and mental well-being.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

If rate-hike expectations fade because oil prices move lower, or the labor market starts to weaken, investors could see the buck’s 2026 gains start to reverse in a more meaningful way, he added.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

Julius Baer sees room for gold prices to regain lost ground, as the Swiss private bank reckons the Fed is unlikely to raise its interest rates while the dollar could weaken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"The commission's opinion helps ensure that any national measure is effective and in line with EU law. We must minimise fragmentation of national systems that may create legal uncertainty or weaken enforcement," Regnier added.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

Sadly, this fear was shared by some of their own constituents and supporters who believed that the union of both would weaken or detract from the strength of each movement.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey