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Discover LudwigThe phrase "and weakening" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a process or action that diminishes strength or effectiveness.
Example: "The constant stress of the job is taking a toll on my health, and weakening my ability to concentrate."
Alternatives: "and diminishing" or "and reducing".
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Sadly, today it is our own government that is deliberately instilling fear and weakening the country.
MI5 has been very effective at infiltrating and weakening foreign saboteurs.
Stead sees a continuum through the evolution – and weakening – of US unions.
At $16tn, our national debt is draining free enterprise and weakening the ship of state.
That is why President Karzai accused the U.S. of financing his opponents and weakening the government.
Asia's economic slowdown, rising bad loans and weakening currencies were to blame for the result.
The Fed cited falling profits and investment in American businesses, and weakening demand for exports.
Vestas' profits have plunged because of increased overseas competition and weakening consumer demand.
In recent months legislators have also focused on tightening abortion rules and weakening those on guns.
Ocean warming and acidification add more pressure, bleaching and weakening coral networks.
Wars have played the major part in strengthening national governments and weakening political regionalism and localism.
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