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as in undermining
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality overuse has devitalized many a once-striking figure of speech
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as in weakening
to diminish the physical strength of she was devitalized by the infection
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But caregivers say Kennedy’s comments paint with too broad a brush and risk undermining services that millions depend on.—
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
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That said, a few words readily available would help connect the dots without undermining the provocation.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The impact of those exits could turn out to be the most lasting, potentially weakening the Justice Department for many years to come, several former longterm DOJ lawyers who worked across areas told USA TODAY.— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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Moisture can lead to weakening the tree or shrub's protective layer and create an environment for fungal growth, rot, or disease, says Putnam.— Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is actively draining the American wallet.— Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The perfusionist questioned the decision to stop disinfecting the units, saying his concern with draining was that if the tanks weren’t completely dry and still contained moisture, bacteria could form.— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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Plus, these formulas aren’t limited to softening and smoothing only certain hair textures.— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
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Some galleries have had pigment—blue, red, black—mixed into the concrete, softening the material’s sterility.— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.— Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.— Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
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Dunk’s blemishes against Liverpool were compounded by an unfortunate yellow card for time wasting in the closing stages when referee Darren England decided too long had been taken with Verbruggen over a goal kick.— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Many complained about time-wasting technology platforms.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Campbell, the North Carolina folk singer, describes an enervating process marked by back-and-forth exchanges and lots of waiting.— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jenny deflected me with enervating ease.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.— John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Both nationally and in Minnesota , there has been a shift away from intelligent discussion of public policy to endless partisan warfare with a deadening impact on the public.— Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Devitalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/devitalizing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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