2.A dog may be lightly sabled, with just a scattering of black-tipped hairs over the withers, to one who is so heavily sabled that from a distance he almost appears black.
12.They segue easily from discussing favorite books and movies to making declarations of love, though their affection slowly withers as real-world responsibilities intrude.
15.Payment cycles-ie, when a firm pays suppliers and is paid by customers-become more important, too, as the purchasing power of cash delivered tomorrow withers in inflation's heat.