wilt
Example Sentences
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They do not wilt accusingly in your crisper drawer.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
This fungus attacks the plant through the soil, causing it to wilt and die.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
“I didn’t want to completely lose my old self, but I wanted to let it wilt in a way,” they say, explaining how they saw themselves reflected in the dahlia.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
“A lot of people wilt in the big games,” said Yankees President Randy Levine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
They only ever last an hour or two before they wilt and fall apart.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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