wilt with

Frequency: 6.24.8 per million words

used to specify the direct cause of wilting, such as heat or exhaustion.

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Examples (10)

  • The passengers were visibly wilting with the heat and movement of the bus.
  • After hours of intense work, his energy began to wilt with sheer exhaustion.
  • Her enthusiasm began to wilt with each new setback.
  • Many young athletes wilt with the immense pressure of competition.
  • By late afternoon, the lettuce leaves had begun to wilt with the scorching sun.
  • The speaker's confidence seemed to wilt with the audience's disinterest.
  • He could feel his resolve wilting with every passing minute of the grueling interview.
  • The team's spirit will surely wilt with another devastating loss.
  • Despite her efforts, the delicate plant continued to wilt with the unexpected cold.
  • Even the most resilient individuals might wilt with prolonged stress.