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is withering

  • present progressive
    of wither (3rd person singular).
    wither
    verb (used without object)
    to shrivel; fade; decay.

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And national muscle is withering in South Korea, say old timers.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

The sun is withering and the wind blows hard.

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2023

"Workers started at Tesla with great enthusiasm for the project. Over time we are observing that this enthusiasm is withering," Irene Schulz of IG Metall Berlin-Brandenburg-Sachsen said in a statement.

From Reuters ● Jan. 16, 2023

But an invaluable proving ground, a ready-made apprenticeship shop, is withering.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2021

Aye, that I can," he returned, tenderly; "but the flower is withering, and will soon be gone.

From Heiress of Haddon by William E. Doubleday