as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of
long periods of being confined to a hospital bed will enfeeble anyone
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Breakage occurs when damage to the hair shaft weakens it, causing strands to snap off.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 June 2026 -
Technology was partly to blame for creating an environment which magnifies prejudices and weakens critical thinking, Leo said.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The leather softens beautifully with each wear, and the slim silhouette styles well with virtually everything—cropped trousers, slip skirts, even relaxed denim.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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If mixture softens after chilling, re-beat the mixture with an electric mixer or a wire whisk before serving.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Enfeebles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfeebles. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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