The heavy branch dropped a couple of inches as its support weakened.

Chances were that the supports had weakened; for here, the gorge was steepest.

But his support from Beijing may be weakening.

But the report noted that the population performance of developing countries varies, with signs that in some areas popular support for such measures is weakening.

The support weakened due to rain and utilities underneath created voids.

But when asked about government funding for abortion, that support weakened significantly: 47 percent said they would oppose it, as against 39 in favor.

The solid support the Republican party had once received from African Americans was weakening.

Only if that support weakens, should he consider taking another crusade into combat.

But as casualties mounted and Chinese forces overwhelmed American positions, support weakened.

But since then, French support for the treaty and its plan to create a single European currency has weakened.