dull
adjective
not sharp; blunt.
have dulled
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present perfectof dull.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But strategic-reserve releases, supplies already at sea and, until recently, Iran’s own substantial shipments, have dulled the blow and made it seem less-serious to ordinary consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The bigger question now may be less about appearance and more about whether age and inactivity have dulled those attributes.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
L’Belle-Tividad believes everyone has innate intuitive ability, but that the realities of contemporary life — a 9-to-5 job, screen addictions, long commutes — have dulled our senses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
The Disney star who consistently outshined and outacted her peers was happy, healthy and ready to sharpen any performing skills that may have dulled during years when work was sparse.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2024
The stripes on the cushions have dulled to gray as if the color made no difference at all.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
