But the two other kings were surely weakening.

On a wider level, the ability to 'unpersonalise' notwithstanding, personalisation must surely weaken the position of media organisations as gatekeepers to their audience's attention.

These developments were to slowly but surely weaken the Chola kingdom, though there was a minor revival during the fairly steady rule of Kulothunga-III (1178-1218).

His gratitude for Mr. Clinton's efforts would lead him to try very hard, but his influence would surely weaken.

Worry for her husband would surely weaken her, and in her condition, that could mean the end.

But it will surely weaken without "Monday Night."

By the same token, a long siege would surely weaken the resolve of the shaky international coalition trying to defang President Hussein.

One need not believe that air power is invincible to recognize that the sustained bombardment is slowly, surely weakening Iraqi forces.

I have noted that fact in the past, but I use the word with the greatest caution, since overuse will surely weaken it.

For all of Alviarin, Elaida had become one of those strong, capable Amyrlins who took every rein firmly into their own hands; caging her would surely weaken Alviarin.