as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of
the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him
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Yuhas said rubbing could trigger keratoconus, an eye condition that weakens the cornea.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025 -
And the thymus gland, the producer of white blood cells, shrinks and weakens over time.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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That initial white chocolate softens into something creamier and woodier as the hours pass.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone and softens the cervix to prepare the body for expulsion.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Families are struggling with rising costs while City Hall wastes millions.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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On one end, the industry uses millions of tons of pollutive fibers for fashion; the other wastes millions of tons of agri-residue.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Etiolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiolates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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