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
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 agreements give Tesla a cushion if its investment needs grow or its operations weaken.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
I weaken again at a clear green broth that I can only describe as tasting like springtime, and again when I try a frothy pink soup dotted with raspberries.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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
The infection also weakens the immune system, leaving children vulnerable to other infections.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Banks may benefit initially from wider lending margins, but that advantage will fade if loan demand weakens and defaults rise.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The cold air weakens his ropes, and I easily free his hands.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
She points out that fund flows toward global developed market tech funds have weakened recently and that earnings upgrades for semiconductor stocks are decelerating.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
It weakened rapidly and ceased to be a hurricane but its remnants threw heavy rain across the eastern side of North America.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
China’s monthly auto sales weakened yet again in September, with the traditional peak season failing to bring cheer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Wide swaths of the Southwest were deluged Sunday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel weakened and moved inland, but coastal communities already battered by high surf emerged with less damage than some officials feared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Perhaps softened by the holidays, Mother granted his request, which only encouraged Elisha’s attentions and weakened Maggie’s resolve.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
In the Pacific, it has the opposite effect, weakening shear and allowing storms to grow.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
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
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
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
With fingers weakening in the cold, Anya tugged futilely at the barbed rope on the outside.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
