wither away

Examples (10)

• Their support had simply withered away over time.
• Without consistent care, the beautiful garden began to wither away.
• Many small towns will wither away if young people continue to leave.
• His once-great ambition started to wither away after repeated failures.
• The traditional crafts might wither away without new generations to learn them.
• If not used regularly, even the sharpest skills can gradually wither away.
• The old political party is expected to wither away in the next few years.
• She felt her hopes for the future slowly wither away in the face of adversity.
• The autocratic regime's power began to wither away under popular protests.
• A relationship can quickly wither away if there's no communication or effort.