grow weak
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to gradually become weak over time
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- After a long period of fasting, his body started to grow weak.
- The old man's eyesight began to grow weak with age.
- If you don't water them, plants will quickly grow weak and wither.
- The argument for the new policy began to grow weak as more facts emerged.
- Her voice would grow weak whenever she spoke about her past.
- Many fear that the nation's economy will grow weak if current trends continue.
- Without regular exercise, muscles can grow weak surprisingly fast.
- The signal from the distant satellite started to grow weak and eventually faded.
- Despite his initial determination, his resolve began to grow weak under pressure.
- A poorly designed foundation can cause a building's structure to grow weak over decades.