weakened

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A weakened gut barrier can allow inflammatory substances to leak into the bloodstream, potentially triggering long-term inflammation and raising the risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The European Central Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.9% from 1.2%, as the outlook for eurozone industry has further weakened.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

European defense stocks have weakened of late, partly in response to suggestions of a more lasting cease-fire, but Morgan Stanley recommended caution about de-emphasizing defense plays.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Broader market breadth, meanwhile, has weakened since the early-April boom, with megacap stocks powering the broader bull market trend.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But in their whispered exchanges in the zeppelin, he’d explained about the power of his poison spurs: he couldn’t go on using them continually, because with each sting, the venom weakened.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman