At one event, recorded by journalist Elna Schütz, company representatives seemed shaken by the withering critiques.

Source: https://grist.org/energy/the-west-wants-to-help-south-africa-transition-to-renewables-its-off-to-a-rocky-start/

At the time, it even seemed possible to imagine a gradual withering away of such great-power arsenals and the coming of a world liberated from apocalyptic nightmares.

Source: https://original.antiwar.com/william_astore/2023/05/07/nuking-the-promise-of-america/

Blinken is expected to visit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington closes ranks with its ally that has launched a withering air campaign against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-gaza-war-live-updates-israel-vows-hamass-destruction-after-deadly-attack-4473088

But it all crumbled before a withering Azerbaijani blitzkrieg last month, with the enclave’s leaders forced to surrender and announce the republic’s dissolution by the end of the year.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-10-05/armenians-lebanon-exodus-nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijan-armenia

Holdouts remain, but the model of an unreasonable partner long ago shifted toward withering judgment and backhanded remarks.

Source: https://abovethelaw.com/2023/05/barbri-passive-aggressive/

Known for her no-nonsense style — and occasional withering put-downs — Boothroyd served as speaker for eight years.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-house-of-commons-speaker-betty-boothroyd-dies-age-93/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Nearly a year later, in March of this year, Pelosi made some withering comments about Cordileone, saying, "Every parade against women honoring their own sense of responsibility or LGBTQ, he leads.

Source: https://sfist.com/2023/12/19/sfs-anti-gay-archibishop-not-likely-to-be-giving-blessings-to-same-sex-couples-anytime-soon/

Of concern to the Republican Party leadership, which is already witnessing withering losses in the state to Democrats, Boebert is headed for defeat in the general election even if she survives the GOP primary.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/lauren-boebert-2666146950/

Preparation of tea leaves consists of four stages — withering, rolling, fermenting and drying.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-and-drink/6216657/elrick-business-leaves-and-snails/

"Sitting beside former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman," CNN added, "Manchin railed against withering bipartisanship in Washington, DC, saying the 'business model' of the two major parties 'is better if you’re divided.'

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/biggest-threat-to-our-survival-experts-blast-no-labels-and-third-party-candidates-as-manchin-tests-the-waters/

The Fire's 52-41 third-quarter advantage turned into a 70-62 deficit on a withering 29-8 burst from the Capitals but the home side steadied the ship and edged ahead on a pair of Tianna Hawkins foul shots.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/lynx-continue-winning-ways-in-wnbl-c-9592708

Weber’s remarks drew a withering reply from Iratxe García, the leader of the Socialists and Democrats group and who is from Sánchez’s PSOE party.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-manfred-weber-iratxe-garcia-spain-stance-arming-ukraine/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

"While working at a hydroelectric dam, I witnessed a main power line detach from the generator and arc across the floor for about 10 seconds, withering like a snake.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/sam_cleal/things-you-dont-mess-with-ever