as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of
the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him
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That limits air movement, reduces water infiltration, restricts root growth, and weakens biological activity.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026 -
By Thursday night, geomagnetic activity weakens and retreats north, making aurora visibility in Iowa unlikely or very limited.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Early tension softens with thoughtful pacing.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Early tension softens with thoughtful pacing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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War wastes innocent lives, trillions of dollars and time better spent on, for example, global climate change and the necessary global cooperation needed to address it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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This not only wastes money and product, but also exposes pollinators and other wildlife to unnecessary chemicals.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Etiolates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiolates. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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