grow limp
Frequency: 5.01.1 per million words
To gradually become limp over time.
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- The leaves began to grow limp in the afternoon sun.
- After hours of play, the balloons started to grow limp.
- The athlete's muscles would grow limp with fatigue.
- Without water, the flowers quickly grow limp and wilt.
- His resolve seemed to grow limp as the challenges mounted.
- The rubber band will eventually grow limp and lose its elasticity.
- The old tent fabric had begun to grow limp and tear.
- My hair tends to grow limp in humid weather.
- He felt his grip grow limp as he lost consciousness.
- The fresh vegetables will grow limp if left out too long.