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is weakening

  • present progressive
    of weaken (3rd person singular).
    weaken
    verb (used with object)
    to make weak or weaker.

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However, recent observations suggest it is weakening — potentially jeopardizing Einstein’s so far unblemished theory of general relativity and calling into question the leading description for how the universe will die.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

But the yen is weakening, making it cheaper for tourists when they're actually out there - even as rising prices hit residents.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

The ECB left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% in April, but investors expect it to raise borrowing costs next month despite signs that the near-stagnant eurozone economy is weakening as energy costs rise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

The first was bullish RSI divergence between January and April, as the RSI formed higher lows while the stock itself made lower lows, often an early sign that downside momentum is weakening.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

But the broader problem, which we shall look at now, is the fact that our chemical attack is weakening the defenses inherent in the environment itself, defenses designed to keep the various species in check.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson