strength wanes
Frequency: 5.87.1 per million words
A gradual decrease in power, influence, or vigor.
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Examples (10)
- As the day wore on, his physical strength began to wane.
- The empire's strength slowly waned over centuries, leading to its eventual collapse.
- After the long battle, the warrior felt his strength waning.
- Her initial enthusiasm for the project waned as challenges mounted.
- The political party's strength has been waning in recent elections.
- Even the strongest materials will eventually see their strength wane under constant stress.
- With age, a person's physical strength naturally wanes.
- The moon's light wanes after the full moon, just as power can.
- He noticed his mental strength waning during the intense negotiation.
- If support for the movement continues to wane, its impact will diminish.