“Preparing to send Ikeda a withering glower to conceal the sting that throbbed through him after his partner's slight, Shanza jerked in fright instead when he was interrupted.”

“The withering economic conditions led to widespread unemployment and poverty.”

“The withering storm decimated the entire village, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.”

“With a creepy smile, the old lady started moving her wrinkly, withered hands over Tony's arms, chest, and stomach.”

“Row upon row of small, sturdy plants, each holding high the withered walls of its little house.”

“Vlad's form was large and he needed more blood to feed the revitalization of his withered body.”