- present participle of weaken.
weakening
Example Sentences
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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
Chinese automakers are dealing with weakening demand and oversupply issues after years of rapid expansion and intense competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Because the weakening appears across such a large geographic area, the researchers say it is more consistent with a broad shift in Atlantic circulation than with a short-lived regional fluctuation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
But without the draw of series like “Stranger Things” and “The Queen’s Gambit,” which rank among the platform’s most watched shows, the analysts were worried about weakening engagement trends on the platform.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
And yet after three weeks of reprehension — Helen was short, Ralph cool, even the girls seemed wary of her — she began to feel her attitude weakening.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
