withering

Example Sentences

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Mann told Salon that there will be "far worse extreme weather events than those we see today," including "withering droughts, epic floods, deadly hurricanes, and almost inconceivably hot heatwaves."

From Salon

The Biden administration faced withering criticism for leaving some Americans and allies behind when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in the summer of 2021.

From Washington Times

The longer it takes to find a buyer, the more likely that customers and employees will abandon a failed bank, leaving behind a rapidly withering business.

From New York Times

At the end of this compassionate yet withering indictment of a movie, he pulls the plug with a loud bang, a surreal flourish and a sense of gathering unease.

From Los Angeles Times

In the center of that ring, each was willing to take the necessary risks to prove that they could be the future of our nation’s favorite, withering sport.

From Los Angeles Times