progressively weaken

Frequency: 6.98.9 per million words

to become weaker steadily over a period of time

weakenADVERB + weaken

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progressively

Examples (10)

  • Central authority has been progressively weakened since the outbreak of the civil war.
  • The patient's condition began to progressively weaken after the surgery.
  • Lack of funding will progressively weaken the public education system.
  • Over time, constant exposure to the elements caused the bridge's structure to progressively weaken.
  • The dictator's grip on power progressively weakened as protests grew.
  • Economic sanctions are designed to progressively weaken the regime's ability to wage war.
  • His arguments seemed to progressively weaken with each new piece of evidence presented.
  • Without proper exercise, muscles will progressively weaken.
  • The company's market position has been progressively weakening due to fierce competition.
  • The immune system can progressively weaken with age or certain illnesses.