- present participle of wither.
withering
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A withering moment came early in the fourth quarter with the Chargers leading, 13-10, and in prime position on the heels of a strip sack of Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Norris was withering in his criticism of the track layout, saying: "I don't know how someone looks at this design and goes, 'Mint.'"
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
And in return, they surely will win a third consecutive championship against a withering and overmatched group of pretenders that could add Skubal only in their dreams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Waller framed the concern bluntly this month: “Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
His father’s disappointment would be more than Quentyn could bear, and the scorn of the Sand Snakes would be withering.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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