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Recent Examples of wizenThe Keogh siblings, wizened by a lifetime of co-existing, are onto something.—Jerry Carino, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2020 But these days, Pop’s torso, wizened from that early stagecraft and seven decades on earth, is more likely to be found under the Miami or Cayman Islands sun.—Michael B. Dougherty, Esquire, 18 Jan. 2018 The scene, overflowing with food, glistening lighting and love passed among wizards wizened and budding, tells us that Hogwarts is the greatest place on earth.—Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, 29 July 2017 Her fiction celebrated the couplings of a wide range of characters: teenage girls, wizened old women, circus performers, wolves.—Maggie Doherty, New Republic, 18 July 2017 From last year's blind Chinese crested champion Sweepee Rambo to oddballs like pitbull Quasi Modo and wizened, whiskered Yoda, take a look through the decade's winners of the odd title.—Raisa Bruner, Time, 23 June 2017
Other signs of mold or spoilage include shriveling, leaking juice, soft spots, or an off smell.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Making the most of peak foliage New England is currently experiencing drought conditions — despite a wet spring and early summer — which is causing leaves in some places to turn brown and shrivel up.
Once those reserves are exhausted, China may be tempted to broker a deal to buy American soybeans, but those hopes may wither when the Southern Hemisphere's harvest season begins early next year.
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Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Competition, however, has withered in American elections.
Quince Flowknit Mid-Rise Jogger The Quince pants are crafted from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, which is quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and stretchy for ultimate comfort while traveling.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Rinse and dry your pan, and then swipe a light layer of oil around the cooking surface.
But greens like spinach and Swiss chard can be sauteed in a pan until wilted.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Crafted from faux oak leaves, pumpkins, and foliage, this pick won’t wilt or rot after several months outside, and it can even be packed away in storage to use again next year.
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