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[wilt] / wɪlt /


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They do not wilt accusingly in your crisper drawer.

From Salon • May 22, 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

When Conan crashed over and survived another TMO check early in the second half, Ireland threatened to pull away from Wales, but the visitors refused to wilt.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

For, before he ran, he was asked by Joab: “Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready?”

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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