as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the tuberculosis resulted in her simply wasting away
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When in a strongly acidic environment, its color fades, becoming pink/red.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025 -
From Hailey Bieber to Emily Ratajkowski, the starry allure of this coat show no sign of fading, yet Griffiths remains convinced of the coat’s democratic appeal.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, critics worry bringing minority parties into the majority tent weakens legislative scrutiny.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beijing has also been working to repair ties with American allies like Japan to try to weaken the security alliances forged by the Biden administration to constrain China.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Economists and retail experts say that some businesses have been importing more products before any tariffs go into effect.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The funds will go towards annual exams, cancer screenings, birth control and other family planning services.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Among a handful of transfers ticketed to offer immediate help, Marshall may provide a jolt on defense and to the Huskers’ sagging special teams.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new code of conduct, announced to stores Monday, is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy to lure back customers, boost sagging sales and improve worker relations.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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The first vote to extend the ban through this year, which required four votes, failed 3-2, with Supervisor Karm Bains joining Flores in voting against it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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After laying off 17% of its workforce in December 2023, Spotify failed to meet profitability and user growth guidance during the first quarter of 2024.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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Butler returns, still wants out as Miami sinks to .500 with loss: Miami is 20-20 on cusp of NBA midseason after a 133-113 home loss to Nikola Jokic and Denver Friday.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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The dog might become destructive and chew things it's not supposed to sink its teeth into.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Waste (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waste%20%28away%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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