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Discover LudwigThe phrase "watered down by" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe something that has been made less effective, potent, or serious, often by the addition of something that dilutes its original quality. Example: "The original proposal was watered down by numerous amendments, losing much of its impact."
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But high points like this are watered down by a sameness of vocabulary in the dances.
But either would struggle to prevent their plans from being watered down by a reluctant Congress.
The oldest recipes are watered down by the simplest means available – water.
Everything had to be watered down by the short-term rewards".
Tart blueberries, for example, may be watered down by extra sugar syrup.
Their ability to do their job should not be watered down by lawmakers or their departments.
We've all heard of great-sounding initiatives that get watered down by corporate priorities.
A "Clean Up Albany" package, not "watered down" by the less wholesome forces that still dominate state government.
Defence spending will increase, but President Bush's proposed tax cuts are likely to be watered down by Congress.
But the law, which will have a hard time gaining parliamentary approval, has already been watered down by the government.
My hope is that the more illiberal instincts of the Conservatives will be watered down by their coalition partners.
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