wilting
Example Sentences
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The world No. 1 was eliminated in the second round of the French Open after wilting in brutally hot Parisian conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Despite the soaring temperatures in Paris, there have been very few players wilting in the heat.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Soft vegetables and greens usually follow once the soup is nearly there, wilting and yielding without losing their shape.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
A dominant 4-0 win over Leeds quelled talk of Mikel Arteta's men wilting under the pressure of being title favourites, while Manchester City and Aston Villa dropped crucial points on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Up the aisle, the moans and screams merged with the sickening smell of woolen black clothes worn in summer weather and green leaves wilting over yellow flowers.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
