weakened

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The dollar weakened as demand for safe-haven assets moderates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Under pressure from Edison and the other companies, the rule was weakened to allow utilities to keep the unused lines in place until executives decided they were “permanently abandoned.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Now both pillars that held the system together - state power and Banerjee's aura of invincibility - have weakened.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Treasurys weakened and the dollar rose following the first Israeli-Iran exchange of fire since a ceasefire went into force in early April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It ruined his judgment, canceled his knowledge, weakened him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck