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[wilt] / wɪlt /


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U.S. stock futures edged higher and global bond yields steadied as markets took a breath after a sharp selloff in government debt that saw stocks wilt in the U.S. and Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Dr. Chen said the findings will support the development of commercial banana varieties that can withstand Fusarium wilt.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

You’re not buying four different vegetables and watching half of them wilt.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

I was too tired to try to make this thing between Vonetta and Fern wilt away.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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