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as in undermines
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
overuse has devitalized many a once-striking figure of speech
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as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of
she was devitalized by the infection
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Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized.
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Despite that, the prequel undermines Elle’s Legally Blonde character arc and, ultimately, fails to break new ground.
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When the dollar weakens, commodity prices expressed in dollars tend to rise to maintain purchasing power parity for buyers operating in other currencies.
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But the corresponding upheaval is still catastrophic for any surrounding planets, which either get swallowed up by the expanding star, or drift into wider orbits as the star’s gravity weakens—some are flung out from the system entirely.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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Autumn softens the vistas along the Ring of Kerry and brings a quieter pace to the historic villages.
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In a heartbreaking moment, Paula asks why Trevor chose her, and Ashley softens a bit.
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Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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This creates friction, wastes time, and increases exposure to identity fraud, despite the existing technology for digital credentials.
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Beth wastes no time shutting down the conversation.
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Ellinger isn’t the only one who wears Costco on his sleeve.
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Bonner, a third-year veteran who has worked his way up the roster as a former undrafted player, has a reputation as one of Miami’s five fastest players, consistently clocking one of the team’s top three speeds in practice based on the team’s tracker every player wears.
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The former slingshots between harmony and hysteria; the latter petrifies its beauty under a haze of ashy gray powder.
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“Devitalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devitalizes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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