those weakening
[ðoʊz ˈwikənɪŋ]
verb phrase (present participle)
aqueles/aquelas enfraquecendo
1. The action of becoming weaker or losing strength, referring to multiple people or things previously mentioned
Those weakening ties between the two countries concerned diplomatic officials.
Aqueles laços enfraquecendo entre os dois países preocuparam funcionários diplomáticos.
2. The process of declining in power, intensity, or effectiveness
The storm was those weakening winds that eventually died down.
A tempestade tinha aqueles ventos enfraquecendo que eventualmente cessaram.
This phrase is commonly used in formal English contexts, particularly in political discourse, medical terminology, and technical writing. In Portuguese, the construction 'aqueles enfraquecendo' or 'aquilo que está enfraquecendo' is more natural in contemporary usage. The concept of weakening is culturally significant in discussions about economic stability, health conditions, and international relations in both American and Brazilian contexts.
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