gradually weaken
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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.