It would be another week before they could hope to find him seriously weakened.

No, the first direct attack against the Americans would come only after their battle group had been seriously weakened.

The German film industry was seriously weakened by the war, though with the major companies continuing as before.

It is seriously weakened on both counts, to say the least.

But several recent federal actions have seriously weakened the states' efforts to protect health and the environment.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?

In 1759 the structure of the church was seriously weakened by an earthquake.

The organization has been seriously weakened in the last year, with scores of its members under arrest.

Their ability to play regional leadership roles could be seriously weakened.

But his Government was seriously weakened in the fight.