debilitated

"Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them."

"The farmer carefully monitored the cattle's battling with extra grain and protein supplements to ensure they would be ready for market. "

"The American Dream suffered a debilitating effect after the subprime crisis."

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

"Many people took out subprime loans to buy houses, even though they had a difficult time paying bills. "

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

"The heavy rain weakened the old wooden fence. "

"The house had fallen into such disrepair that no agent would show it to buyers."

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The illness gradually weakened and feebled him, making it hard to complete his daily tasks. "

"The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."

"The wildfire, fueled by strong winds, was wasting the forest, leaving behind a trail of ash and destruction. "