as in weakening
to diminish the physical strength of
the long, stressful days and sleepless nights gradually etiolated him
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The concentration of power in one person, the undermining of elections, disregarding the rule of law, the weakening checks and balances, and replacing constitutional loyalty with personal loyalty.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The arrogance seen in 2010 is now also on display in how Lawson-Remer is making the case for weakening term limits as part of broader changes that would give the board’s Democratic majority (and its union allies) even more clout.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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This is a region that has emerged over the past several years as one of the few growth engines for an industry struggling with softening demand from Chinese consumers and a broader post-pandemic hangover.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Instead, try adding vinegar to the rinse cycle for a natural softening effect.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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How much was that, and not wasting their last opportunity together, on their minds?—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means, for example, not wasting other members' time by asking questions that could be easily answered by doing a Google search, or scrolling up or searching through the previous posts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Etiolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiolating. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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