grow weak

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to gradually become weak over time

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Examples (10)

  • 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.