Example Sentences

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I worry that the internet is dulling our brains, our capacity to make important distinctions, our ability to be in awe of the world.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2016

A costly bill is dulling the U.S. 's competitive edge Paying income taxes is a headache at best, but not knowing how much you owe calls for a double gulp of Excedrin.

From Time Magazine Archive

He is dulling his capacity for real progress by his hypnotic course of excuses for inactivity, instead of a strong tonic of reasons for action.

From The Majesty of Calmness; individual problems and posibilities by Jordan, William George

The shooting-gallery rattle of the gravel ricocheting off the blades is dulling now, sometimes followed by secondary rattles as the pebbles bounce back into the blades.

From Eastern Standard Tribe by Doctorow, Cory