gradually weaken

Frequency: 6.814.1 per million words

indicates a slow, steady decline in power, strength, or effectiveness.

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  • After the long illness, his muscles began to gradually weaken.
  • His resolve began to gradually weaken as the pressure mounted.
  • The country's currency started to gradually weaken against the dollar.
  • The prolonged drought will gradually weaken the soil structure and fertility.
  • Support for the new policy will gradually weaken if results aren't seen soon.
  • Over time, even the strongest materials can gradually weaken due to constant stress.
  • The constant exposure to saltwater caused the bridge's foundation to gradually weaken.
  • The constant criticism seemed to gradually weaken her self-confidence.
  • His resolve to quit smoking would gradually weaken whenever he was stressed.
  • Their economic power has been gradually weakened by international sanctions.
  • As you move further from the router, the Wi-Fi signal will gradually weaken.
  • Without proper maintenance, the bridge's supports would gradually weaken and become unsafe.
  • The storm is expected to gradually weaken as it moves over land.
  • The new policy is designed to gradually weaken the opposition's influence in the parliament.
  • Without new evidence, their legal argument began to gradually weaken.
  • His illness caused his body to gradually weaken over several months, making everyday tasks difficult.
  • The empire's influence is gradually weakening on the global stage.
  • The sun's ultraviolet rays can gradually weaken the fabric's color and strength.
  • Over the centuries, the monarchy's power would gradually weaken, giving way to a new form of government.
  • We must ensure that our commitment does not gradually weaken in the face of challenges.