weakened

Example Sentences

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This has weakened the market’s previous self-correcting mechanisms.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

China’s economic activity unexpectedly weakened in April despite resilient exports, increasing pressure on Beijing to roll out more measures to aid growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The meeting, which runs through Saturday, comes after a difficult year for an organisation weakened by the announced US withdrawal and deep funding cuts.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

He counted down from three, and they began to turn the winch, carefully matching each other’s pace, eyes on the weakened link.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo