withering

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Civil rights activists in the South had a withering appraisal of the decision.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

If the mercury is going to hit 100 degrees and wind is picking up — and in previous years that led to withering flowers — that will guide the prediction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Government forces would either have to expose themselves to withering attacks in an attempt to reclaim the territory or allow an ever-increasing area to come under dissident control and armed infiltration across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Sir Geoffrey said: "Both government and the BBC should seriously think about how the World Service's influence can be bolstered around the world, rather than risk its reach withering by degrees year on year."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I reached for her, only to realize that my hands were withering to bones.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan