wilted

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Her rhubarb leaf parasol had wilted, and she cast it aside.

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  • His shoulders wilted, and he stood bent forward, drawn in on himself. —  Analog, July/August 2003
  • The fresh flowers inside had just wilted, and candle wax had pooled below the crucifix. —  The Historian
  • The nearby foliage wilted, and a stump of wood began to smolder. —  The Dastard
  • The leaves nearby were wilted, and some even burned, as if blasted by a truly ferocious oath. —  Harpy Thyme
  • The bread was soggy; the lettuce was wilted, and the turkey was dry. —  Garwood, Julie - Killjoy.html
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