as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of
the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him
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But the weakening of that regime weakens the proxies as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026 -
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said the report weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts because the labor market remains stable.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Soaking sunflower seeds before planting can help with germination as this method softens the naturally hard outer layer of the seed.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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That, with a lime-wash plaster on accent walls, breathes and softens the acoustics of a small footprint.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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This requires drivers to go to the nearest station, which wastes a lot of time for both drivers and officers.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Why do Californians, most of whom also believe the state wastes taxpayer money anyway, support the BWT?—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Etiolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiolates. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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