weaken
Example Sentences
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The yen was mixed against other G-10 and Asian currencies in early trade, but may weaken on the prospect that rising oil prices could worsen Japan’s trade balance, analysts said.
The Oviedo choice weakens Ms. Valencia on the right, where she is viewed with suspicion.
Mars once had a stronger magnetic field as well, but it weakened over time.
From Science Daily
They picked up the pace of cuts late last year to provide some insurance for the weakening labor market, and in December, the Fed said it expects more rate cuts this year and next.
From MarketWatch
“Risk is rising, especially for smaller banks: Aggressive growth and competition could weaken underwriting standards and elevate credit risk,” the authors of the Moody’s report wrote.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
