withering

Example Sentences

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“Undertone” is packed with plenty of similarly ridiculous plot points that deflate if you even so much as toss a withering glance their way.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Tales of withering love leading to betrayal among the upper middle classes are almost as common as murder mysteries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Other recent instances in which ICE and Border Patrol agents claimed they used force in self-defense have come under withering scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

And Parker, who has not seen his team record a victory since 26 October, delivered a withering assessment of his side's latest showing.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Tiamat panted with exertion, her hot breath withering the leaves around her.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville