1
as in hung
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the flowers drooped on their stalks in the blazing sun
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2
as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
as the afternoon wore on, we started to droop
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In her stairway, Roche hung a series of four paintings vertically to emphasize the height of the ceilings.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Sheer cream drapery and several sparkling chandeliers hung above the dance floor and tablescapes.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Little more than an hour later, he would be felled by an assassin’s bullet.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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Martinez helped lead the Mets to the NLCS where they were felled by his former club.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Those bleak years devastated the American rail industry, as revenue fell by 50 percent from 1928 to 1933, and a third of the country’s railroads went into bankruptcy.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the Dodgers — as has so often been the case over the last couple of weeks — failed to tack on.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The judge also denied the city’s request for a default judgment after the defendants failed to appear in court.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Drooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooped. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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