weaken
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Its reduced activity in diabetes may weaken dendritic cell function and interfere with the resolution of wounds.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
"We had assets in place that assumed the storm might strengthen rather than weaken, and I think that's the way you want to do it. You want to be overprepared," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
And if forward earnings estimates weaken instead, these stocks could face further pressure.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
The hurricane is expected to weaken as it moves inland Saturday, “but Isaias is expected to continue producing gusty winds well inland,” the National Weather Service said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The packers needed to head off trouble by stirring up conflicts among the workers to weaken the union.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
In the Pacific, the weather phenomenon weakens vertical wind shear that allows storm systems there to brew stronger.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
“It weakens the ‘no low-band’ rebuttal management teams have leaned on,” Maral wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Lowering the pH makes the tissue more acidic and temporarily weakens some of the electrical attractions that keep its structure rigid.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
Platinum supplies will be in surplus this year for the first time since 2022 as investors turn their back on the metal and Chinese jewelry demand weakens, the World Platinum Investment Council said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The cold air weakens his ropes, and I easily free his hands.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Meanwhile, fee income growth could have weakened in 3Q amid softer market sentiment in Hong Kong, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
India's central bank hiked interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East conflict stokes inflation in Asia's third-largest economy and batters a weakened rupee.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Raj, 32, hopes to restore some longstanding tenant protections that the city council recently weakened.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Instead of remaining stable and then failing abruptly, its superconducting state weakened progressively as the current increased.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The smells of bread and beast, smoke and steel are dulled, as if the mist has weakened their potency.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Rachel, which was a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday, is expected to continue weakening as it moves closer to Southern California, according to the National Hurricane Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Their research centers on a key problem with glioblastoma: the tumor can interfere with the immune system, weakening the very cells that might otherwise help attack the cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Experts say Russian drones are unlikely to bring down the bridges - but repeated attacks will force their closure and risk weakening their structure, making them unusable.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Still, a prolonged energy shock could prompt businesses to curb hiring and investment, eventually weakening workers’ bargaining power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
With fingers weakening in the cold, Anya tugged futilely at the barbed rope on the outside.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
