wilted
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U.S. stock futures fell sharply and a selloff in Treasurys intensified in early European trade, as market sentiment wilted at the start of a week that includes crucial releases of U.S. inflation and jobs data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
As temperature soared and Angelenos wilted on Sunday, forecasters had an unwelcome message: Another week of heat is coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Smith was one of the players who most noticeably wilted under the pressure and scrutiny of the Ashes tour.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The lettuce is cooked with buttery garlicky scallions and, once wilted, frozen peas and hot chicken stock.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
So I ran back to the house, and very quietly got some wilted lettuce and an apple.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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