Example Sentences

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So Kim needs to ensure he is not left relying on a weakening partner.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

However, this time the stock has failed to generate a comparable upside response, instead showing signs of hesitation and weakening momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

High school GPAs were rising even before the pandemic, weakening their power to predict an applicant’s success in college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Disease spread unchecked, weakening, crippling, and killing indiscriminately.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson